2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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 (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
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2008 Seat Alhambra | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Alhambra | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |