2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 354 kg more than 2010 BMW 116.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 116. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Alhambra | 116 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
