Seat Alhambra 1998 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Seat Alhambra engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Mokka. Despite the higher power, Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Alhambra consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Alhambra could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is larger. Seat Alhambra is 34 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 3 cm wider, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 256 litres | 54 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 256 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 54 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1597 litres | 1372 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Alhambra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka, 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`400 kg | 1`839 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 7000 | |
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