Seat Alhambra 1996 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Seat Alhambra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Grand Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Seat Alhambra engine produces 68 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Alhambra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Concorde | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Seat Alhambra 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Seat Alhambra 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
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Seat Alhambra is smaller. Seat Alhambra is 45 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Alhambra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 670 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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