2009 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Megane | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Megane | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 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 Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |