2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2007 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Subaru | Seat |
| Model | Forester | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
