2007 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 216 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Arosa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |