Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Renault Megane 2003
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is more dynamic to drive. Seat Ibiza engine produces 41 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Ibiza consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 780 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`580 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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