Renault Megane 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 86 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 215 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| 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`910 | 1`620 | |
| 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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