Seat Ibiza 1999 vs Renault Megane 2005
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Seat Ibiza and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Seat Ibiza torque is 25 NM less than Renault Megane. Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Ibiza engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.9 engine | |||
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 |
785 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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`585 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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