Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Seat Alhambra 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 20 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Alhambra 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. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 885 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 300 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 885 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2430 litres | 2297 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Volkswagen Sharan has more luggage space (by 33 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Sharan (by 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`370 kg | 2`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`728 kg | 1`768 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 642 kg | 772 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Seat Alhambra. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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: | Seat Alhambra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Sharan has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Seat Alhambra, so Seat Alhambra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 15 000 | |
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