2005 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 7 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 314 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Megane | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1704 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |