Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIvsRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,183kg2,608lb
1,254kg2,765lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,814kg3,999lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
46.3s
Calculated
65.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
407L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.3 s
65.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
1,254 kg
2,765 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe9.0 s

Although Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe has more power, Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
9.0 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
9.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
9.0 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
1,254 kg
2,765 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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