2006 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Megane | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Megane | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
