The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 19,300

€ 35,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
57.9
71.2
80.2
56
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104
169.1
102.2
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3823 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC 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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
108 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
26.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
26.33 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
34 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
541 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 110
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft