2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 781 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 2007 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Alhambra | 2007 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Alhambra | Atos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |