2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 409 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |