The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
71.3 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
166.8 in
Length
169.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
5F
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
654 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft