Renault Megane 2000 vs Seat Cordoba 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 7 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Seat Cordoba. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Cordoba engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Cordoba 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 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine 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: | 288 litres | 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): | 1`540 | 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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