2006 Seat Altea 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 Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 59 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea.
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 Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |