Volkswagen Sharan 2011 vs Seat Alhambra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Sharan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 50 HP more power than Seat Alhambra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Seat Alhambra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Seat Alhambra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Alhambra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Alhambra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`360 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 12 200 | |
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