2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 616 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Etude | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1896 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
