2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 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 328 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4.

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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C4 2008 Seat Alhambra
Make Citroen Seat
Model C4 Alhambra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 215 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 180 km/hour 164 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.9 seconds 17.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1338 kg 1666 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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