SEAT Alhambra
The SEAT Alhambra is a seven-seater minivan that was built from 1996 to 2020. It was manufactured under the SEAT brand from June 1996 onwards at the Volkswagen Group's AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal. It shares the same platform with the Volkswagen Sharan, and the first generation was also related to the Ford Galaxy. The vehicle is named after the Alhambra of Granada, a famous monument in Spain. It is considered in the motor industry to be a large multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1996 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 110 kW (148 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 195 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,806 kg |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 6 European countries that registered the SEAT Alhambra in 2023 (452 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the SEAT Alhambra (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 198 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 213 km/h | – | – |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other SEAT models
Similar MPV models
Recalls & safety
4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the SEAT Alhambra. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-10-13
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
In the event of an accident, the airbag may not deploy correctly, reducing the protection of the passenger.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
There is the possibility that the gas generator casing could be damaged when the side airbag is deployed. If small metal particles come away from the casing when the side airbag is deployed, they could harm the driver or the passenger.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-04
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
Consequently, the condenser might fail which could lead the airbag control unit to detect a non occurring frontal collision and trigger the airbags and seatbealt tensioners, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-02-07
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all SEAT recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the SEAT Alhambra have?
- The SEAT Alhambra produces 110 kW (148 hp).
- How much does the SEAT Alhambra weigh?
- The SEAT Alhambra has a kerb weight of about 1,806 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the SEAT Alhambra?
- The SEAT Alhambra emits 195 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).