2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra. 2007 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A3 2007 Seat Alhambra
Make Audi Seat
Model A3 Alhambra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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