2005 Toyota RunX vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2005 Toyota RunX and 2005 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RunX (187 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX.

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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX. 2005 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota RunX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota RunX 2005 Seat Alhambra
Make Toyota Seat
Model RunX Alhambra
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1794 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 9.5:1
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.4 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1178 kg 1665 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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