The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 33,600

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.79 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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