2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2008 Renault Symbol

To start off, both 2008 Seat Alhambra and 2008 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Symbol (104 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 666 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol.

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) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Symbol. (148 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Symbol.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Alhambra 2008 Renault Symbol
Make Seat Renault
Model Alhambra Symbol
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 104 HP
Torque 241 Nm 148 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1666 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4261 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1639 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1439 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2473 mm


 

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