2004 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo.
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, 2012 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2642 mm |
