2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Seat Alhambra and 2006 Volvo S60 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 73 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra. 2006 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Seat Alhambra | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Alhambra | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |