Nissan Serena 1992 vs Seat Alhambra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 31 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Seat Alhambra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 48 HP less power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 183 NM less than Seat Alhambra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 17.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Serena consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Serena could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Alhambra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Alhambra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
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Nissan Serena is smaller, but higher. Nissan Serena is 31 cm shorter than the Seat Alhambra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 256 litres | |
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Nissan Serena has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Serena has 94 litres more trunk space than the Seat Alhambra. The Seat Alhambra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 0.9 metres less than that of the Seat Alhambra, which means Nissan Serena can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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