2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2008 Seat Alhambra and 2008 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 394 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50.
Because 2008 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 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 (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V50. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Alhambra | V50 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
