2009 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 Seat Altea (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.8 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 | 1171 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 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 | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |