The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 24,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.6
71.4
81
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
169.9
171.6 in
Length
169.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.51 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
RFB
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
635 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
