2006 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2006 Renault Megane and 2006 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 324 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Alhambra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Alhambra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Renault Megane 2006 Seat Alhambra
Make Renault Seat
Model Megane Alhambra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1459 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80.5 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 178 km/hour 177 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.1 seconds 15.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1634 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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