2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 617 kg more than 2008 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 Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |