Seat Alhambra 2005 vs Ford S-Max 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Seat Alhambra and Ford S-Max have the same engine power, but Seat Alhambra torque is 10 NM less than Ford S-Max. Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford S-Max is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Alhambra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Alhambra could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Alhambra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford S-Max 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is smaller, but higher. Seat Alhambra is 14 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 256 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 256 litres | 854 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2610 litres | 2100 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 598 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Alhambra (by 510 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford S-Max. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`665 kg | 1`736 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 845 kg | 769 kg | |
| Seat Alhambra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Ford S-Max. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford S-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford S-Max, so Ford S-Max quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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