Honda CR-V (1996 – 2001) vs SEAT Alhambra (1996 – 2000): specs compared

The Honda CR-V is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 12.0 s. The SEAT Alhambra has the higher top speed: 194 km/h against 174 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. The Honda CR-V is the lighter car, from 1,330 kg against 1,589 kg. At 4,620 mm, the SEAT Alhambra is 81 mm longer than the Honda CR-V.

Specification Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 1996 – 2001 SEAT Alhambra SEAT Alhambra 1996 – 2000
Overview
Origin Japan Spain
Documented years 1996 – 2001 1996 – 2000
Body style — —
Variants 5 6
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 128 – 162 hp 90 – 150 hp
Torque 182 – 218 Nm 170 – 235 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.5 – 12.5 s 12.0 – 19.3 s
Top speed 166 – 174 km/h 160 – 194 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.9 – 10.6 L/100 km 6.4 – 11.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,491 – 4,539 mm 4,620 mm
Width 1,750 – 1,781 mm 1,811 mm
Height 1,679 – 1,704 mm 1,730 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,840 mm
Curb weight 1,330 – 1,450 kg 1,589 – 1,639 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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