2001 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (133 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Megane | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
