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 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (104 HP @ 6000 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 Seat Altea weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
