2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 334 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |