2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2003 Renault Kangoo and 2003 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo 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, 2003 Seat Alhambra (214 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Kangoo | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1564 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |