2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Seat Alhambra and 2006 Volvo V50 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 66 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 216 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Alhambra | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Alhambra | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
