2008 Scion xB vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 Scion xB 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Scion xB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Scion xB (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Scion xB should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 336 kg more than 2008 Scion xB.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Scion xB. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Scion xB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Scion xB | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Scion | Seat |
| Model | xB | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
