2010 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Focus | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |