The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 32,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104
169.1
101.5
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.99 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BZ
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
