2007 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |