2007 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 109 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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |