2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 2006 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Tribute | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
