2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2007 Ford Focus and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 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 | 1282 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |