2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
