Seat Alhambra 1996 vs Renault Espace 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Espace is a more dynamic driving. Seat Alhambra engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Espace, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Renault Espace. Due to the lower power, Seat Alhambra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Alhambra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace, which means that by driving the Seat Alhambra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Alhambra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Espace. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Seat Alhambra is 10 cm longer than the Renault Espace, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Alhambra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2850 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Alhambra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Espace. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Espace has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Alhambra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Espace, so Renault Espace quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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