2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Scenic 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. 2006 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Renault Grand Scenic 2006 Seat Alhambra
Make Renault Seat
Model Grand Scenic Alhambra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.6 mm 81.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80.5 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.5 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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