2008 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Renault Megane
To start off, 2010 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2008 Seat Altea and 2010 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Megane (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Megane weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. 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, 2010 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2010 Renault Megane | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Altea | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |