Seat Alhambra 2004 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Seat Alhambra engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.64 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is larger. Seat Alhambra is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 256 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 256 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 1989 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Alhambra (by 621 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, 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: | 2`430 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`578 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 852 kg | 660 kg | |
| Seat Alhambra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volkswagen Touran. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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