2003 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Altea |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
