2009 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 528 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ka | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |