Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Seat Alhambra 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Sharan) 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 (Seat Alhambra) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Seat Alhambra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 50 HP less power than Seat Alhambra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Sharan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Sharan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Sharan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Sharan and Seat Alhambra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 809 litres | 267 litres | |
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Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Sharan has 542 litres more trunk space than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Sharan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Sharan scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Seat Alhambra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Alhambra, so Seat Alhambra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 14 800 | |
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