2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 386 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1894 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |