2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 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 2005 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, 2009 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2009 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Maverick | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Maverick | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1405 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 | 12.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |