Renault Megane 2000 vs Seat Cordoba 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Seat Cordoba is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Seat Cordoba. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Cordoba might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Cordoba 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 19 cm shorter than the Seat Cordoba, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Cordoba, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Seat Cordoba has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Cordoba, so Seat Cordoba quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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