The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 33,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
57.9
71.2
80.2
56
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104
169.1
102.2
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
