2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda CR-V | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | CR-V | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |