SEAT Alhambra (1996 – 2000) vs Volkswagen Sharan (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Volkswagen Sharan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.8 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 199 km/h against 194 km/h.
| Specification |
SEAT
Alhambra
1996 – 2000
|
Volkswagen
Sharan
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 150 hp | 90 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 235 Nm | 170 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 19.3 s | 11.8 – 19.3 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 194 km/h | 160 – 199 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 11.5 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,589 – 1,639 kg | 1,600 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

