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 |
