2007 Seat Alhambra vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. Both 2007 Seat Alhambra and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle are equipped with a 1,781 cc 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 300 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (225 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Alhambra | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Alhambra | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |