2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2008 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2008 Seat Alhambra and 2008 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 339 kg more than 2008 Volvo C30.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo C30. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Alhambra | 2008 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Alhambra | C30 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1327 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |