Seat Leon 2017 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Seat Leon engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Seat Leon has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`814 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Leon, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 200 | |
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