Renault Megane 2002 vs Seat Leon 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Leon engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1190 litres | 656 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Leon, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`270 kg | 1`314 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 466 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Seat Leon. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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