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 35 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (113 HP @ 6000 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. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 215 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, 2012 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 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 | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 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 | 1175 kg | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |