Renault Megane 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 41 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 75 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Ibiza (by 540 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`648 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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