2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
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 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2008 Seat Alhambra has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2008 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | S-Max | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |