2008 Renault Megane vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea weights approximately 19 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Megane | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Megane | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |