The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 45,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
168.5
169.1 in
Length
168.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BZ
Generation
5F
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
280 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
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
426 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1052 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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