2007 Toyota Avalon vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Avalon | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
