2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 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. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
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 Ford C-MAX (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
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2007 Ford C-MAX | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | C-MAX | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1634 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |