2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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, 2009 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fusion | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |