2001 Renault Kangoo vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Kangoo | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Kangoo | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
