Seat Alhambra 2000 vs Renault Grand Scenic 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Seat Alhambra engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Grand Scenic, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Grand Scenic. Despite the higher power, Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
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The Renault Grand Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Alhambra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Grand Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Alhambra could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Grand Scenic 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Seat Alhambra is 7 cm longer than the Renault Grand Scenic, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 256 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 256 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 2063 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Seat Alhambra has more luggage space (by 48 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Alhambra (by 547 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Grand Scenic, which means Seat Alhambra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`121 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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