2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2009 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Alhambra | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Alhambra | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |