2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Tucson and 2006 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tucson 2006 Seat Alhambra
Make Hyundai Seat
Model Tucson Alhambra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.4 seconds 14.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1374 kg 1724 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L


 

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