2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 403 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Seat Alhambra (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Elantra | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |