The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 15,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 dCi 160 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.9 in
104
169.1
103.8
167.8
169.1 in
Length
167.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.84 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
598 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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