The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,400

€ 37,400

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 165 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.6
71.4
81
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 in
105.1
171.6
103.6
168.5
171.6 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.43 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
RFB
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Cupra 290
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
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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