2005 Seat Alhambra vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Alhambra | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Seat | Honda |
Model | Alhambra | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |