2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 444 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Alhambra | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Alhambra | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
