2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Seat Alhambra.

Because 2007 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Seat Alhambra 2007 Seat Alhambra
Make Seat Seat
Model Alhambra Alhambra
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 199 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1724 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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