2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Seat Altea

To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 3 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 214 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, 2009 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Seat Altea
Make Ford Seat
Model Focus Altea
Year Released 2006 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 171 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.5 seconds 9.6 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 1176 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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