2007 Renault Megane vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Megane | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Megane | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |