2001 Seat Cordoba vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Cordoba (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2001 Seat Cordoba (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Cordoba | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Cordoba | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
