Renault Espace V or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

2015–2023 vs 2010–2020 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Boot: Espace V 680 l, Alhambra II (7N) 955 l.
Lowest consumption: Espace V 4.6 l/100 km, Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km.
Power: Espace V 96–165 kW, Alhambra II (7N) 85–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Espace V 27 items (Life), Alhambra II (7N) 36 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Espace V2015–2023 · 6 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, Initiale ParisSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Renault Espace V2015–2023no listings	SEAT Alhambra II (7N)2010–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,857 mm	Length4,854 mm
Width	Width1,888 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,677 mm	Height1,720 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,884 mm	Wheelbase2,919 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume614 l–680 l	Trunk volume267 l–955 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,595 kg–1,740 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2023	Production years2010–2020
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines14
Power	Power96–165 kW (131–224 hp)	Power85–162 kW (116–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	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 consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.6 dCi 130	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.8 TCe 225 EDC	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 220 DSG
Top speed	Top speed224 km/h	Top speed226 km/h
Trim levelsLife · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Life	Items in the base trim36 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim55 · Initiale Paris	Items in the top trim44 · FR-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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 · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
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
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 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 — Renault Espace V or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

Length: Renault Espace V 4,857 mm, SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 4,854 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,884 vs 2,919 mm. Boot: 680 vs 955 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Espace V or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The most frugal Renault Espace V uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.6 dCi 130); the most frugal SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Renault Espace V or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The strongest Renault Espace V makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 TCe 225 EDC); the strongest SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI 220 DSG).

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