Renault Megane 2012 vs Seat Leon 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 106 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 151 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 1 HP more power than Seat Leon, but torque is 99 NM less than Seat Leon. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.5 | |
The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 341 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 27 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. The Seat Leon may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | |||
Seat Leon scores higher in safety tests. | |||
Quality: | low | above average | |
Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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