2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Maverick | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Maverick | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2288 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
