2005 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 255 kg more than 2006 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 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1665 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
