SEAT Alhambra Mk1
The SEAT Alhambra Mk1 (1996–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 33 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 7M · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620–4,739 mm Traficom | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,810–1,820 mm Traficom | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,710–1,820 mm Traficom | 1,762 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm RDW | 2,835 mm |
| Front track | 1,520–1,532 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,506–1,518 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,553–1,640 kg RDW | 1,599–1,709 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,653–1,740 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,430–2,510 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,800–2,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 700 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 7 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 177–192 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 170–310 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/60R16, 215/55R16, 205/55R16, 225/45R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 56.1% (55.1–57.1) | 69.2% | 9,765 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 63.9% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 51.3% | 36.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 41.4% | 18.6% |
| Tyres | 37.5% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 33.1% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.8% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 33 versions of the SEAT Alhambra Mk1
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European Union 5 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 156 g/km | 11,806 |
| 2010 | 1.9 L | Diesel | 183 g/km | 3,006 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 227 g/km | 386 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 167 g/km | 368 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 223 g/km | 16 |
United Kingdom 28 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–20101.9 TDI (115 PS) Tiptronic · 1.9 TDI (115ps) Tiptronic | 1.9 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) · 2.0 TDI (140ps) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) Ecomotive with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140ps) Ecomotive with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 (115 PS) · 2.0 (115ps) | 2.0 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2007–20081.9 TDI (115 PS) | 1.9 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2003–20061.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (115 PS) | 1.9 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 205–211 g/km |
| 20062.0 TDI (140 PS) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2003–20062.0 (115 PS) | 2.0 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 230–233 g/km |
| 2003–20062.8 V6 Sport (204 PS) | 2.8 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 20V Turbo (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 20V Turbo Tiptronic (150 PS) | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (115 PS) | 1.9 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI PD (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20V T S & SE Models (150 bhp) · 1.8 20V Turbo S & SE Models (150 bhp) · 1.8 20V Turbo (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20V T SE Tiptronic (150 bhp) · 1.8 20V Turbo SE Tiptronic (150 bhp) · 1.8 20V Turbo Tiptronic (150 bhp) | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2000–20021.9 TDI 115 bhp · 1.9 TDI PD S & SE (115 bhp) · 1.9 TDI PD (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20021.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2001–20022.0 S (115 bhp) · 2.0 (115 bhp) | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2001–20022.8 V6 Sport (204 bhp) | 2.8 L | 152 kW (207 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 20011.9 TDI PD SE Tiptronic (115 bhp) | 1.9 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 20001.8 20V Turbo | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 20001.8 20VT 150 bhp | 1.8 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 90 bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110 bhp | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 20001.9 TDI 110 bhp | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 20002.0 115 bhp | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 20002.0 115 bhp | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 20002.0 115 bhp | 2.0 L | 86 kW (117 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 278 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.