The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 16,000
€ 37,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104
169.1
103.6
168.5
169.1 in
Length
168.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.56 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
