2007 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2007 Seat Alhambra and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 26 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Seat Alhambra 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Seat Subaru
Model Alhambra Forester
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.9 seconds 8.3 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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