2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. 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, 2006 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |