Seat Alhambra 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Seat Alhambra is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1.8 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 150 HP | 115 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 - 235 NM | 175 - 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 - 19.3 seconds | 7.1 - 12 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Seat Alhambra. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 11.5 | 5.5 - 9.5 | |
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Seat Alhambra petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Seat Alhambra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.41 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is larger. Seat Alhambra is 36 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 32 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 256 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1597 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Alhambra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Alhambra (by 497 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 1.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Seat Alhambra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`400 kg | ~ 1`874 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`703 kg | ~ 1`389 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 697 kg | ~ 485 kg | |
| Seat Alhambra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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