2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 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. Both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2005 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Galaxy (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 253 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Galaxy | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Galaxy | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
