Volkswagen Sharan 2010 vs Seat Alhambra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 55 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1000 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`340 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`719 kg | 1`823 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 621 kg | 697 kg | |
| Volkswagen Sharan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Seat Alhambra. Therefore, Seat Alhambra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Alhambra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Sharan, so Seat Alhambra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9000 | |
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