2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 666 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Alhambra | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2473 mm |
