2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 446 kg more than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Alhambra | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
