Seat Alhambra 2015 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Seat Alhambra is more dynamic to drive. Seat Alhambra engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Grandland. Thanks to more power Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Alhambra consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Alhambra could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Alhambra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.61 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is larger. Seat Alhambra is 38 cm longer than the Opel Grandland, 5 cm wider, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Alhambra has 247 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. This could mean that the Seat Alhambra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Seat Alhambra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | no data | |
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