Renault Espace 2006 vs Seat Alhambra 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is more dynamic to drive. Renault Espace engine produces 20 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Renault Espace reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Espace consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Espace could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Espace consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Alhambra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Espace 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
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Renault Espace is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Espace is 3 cm longer than the Seat Alhambra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Espace is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 291 litres | 256 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 291 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 256 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2860 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Espace is 0.9 metres less than that of the Seat Alhambra, which means Renault Espace can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`555 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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