Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Renault Megane 2004
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 60 HP | 82 HP | |
Torque: | 116 NM | 127 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 22 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.88 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.64 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 62 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 520 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
782 litres | no data | |
Renault Megane has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 270 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`740 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | ||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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