2006 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 229 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Alhambra | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Alhambra | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |