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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 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 Renault Megane (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
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 | 1870 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |