The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 25,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.9
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104
169.1
102.2
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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