The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 35,400
€ 30,400
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.6
71.4
81
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
103.6
168.1
105.1
171.6
168.1 in
Length
171.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.1 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5F
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
471 mi
Range
635 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
