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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 35 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Leon consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 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: | 587 litres | 507 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1504 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Leon has 80 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 1.2 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): | no data | 1`881 | |
| 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 (€): | 18 400 | 11 000 | |
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