2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Galaxy (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Galaxy | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |