Ford S-Max Mk1 or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

2006–2014 vs 2010–2020 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: S-Max Mk1 4,768 mm, Alhambra II (7N) 4,854 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: S-Max Mk1 285 l, Alhambra II (7N) 955 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Max Mk1 5.2 l/100 km, Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km.
Power: S-Max Mk1 85–176 kW, Alhambra II (7N) 85–162 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Max Mk1 33 items (Trend), Alhambra II (7N) 36 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014 · 14 engines · Trend, Titanium, Ambiente, ZetecSpecifications →Listings →

SEAT Alhambra II (7N)2010–2020 · 14 engines · Reference, Style, FR-Line, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014no listings	SEAT Alhambra II (7N)2010–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,768 mm	Length4,854 mm
Width	Width1,884 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,658 mm	Height1,720 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,919 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume285 l	Trunk volume267 l–955 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,595 kg–1,790 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2010–2020
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power85–176 kW (116–239 hp)	Power85–162 kW (116–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.5 220	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 220 DSG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed226 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Trend	Items in the base trim36 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · Titanium	Items in the top trim44 · FR-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback✓	Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford S-Max Mk1 or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

Length: SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 4,854 mm, Ford S-Max Mk1 4,768 mm (a 86 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,919 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 955 vs 285 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford S-Max Mk1 or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The most frugal Ford S-Max Mk1 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 115); the most frugal SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Ford S-Max Mk1 or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The strongest Ford S-Max Mk1 makes 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT); the strongest SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI 220 DSG).

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