2007 Seat Altea vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
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, 2006 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Altea | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |