2005 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Renault Megane and 2005 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea.
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 Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
