2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Alhambra would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Alhambra | Forte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
