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Renault Mégane vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 24,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or SEAT Leon?

Renault Mégane vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • noticeably lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mégane

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Leon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,603 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers significantly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 319 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Leon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon offers moderately more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SEAT Leon is noticeably faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Mégane

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon is noticeably lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers marginally more boot space – 389 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 31 L more than the SEAT Leon.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries slightly more – 521 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 452 km
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Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Renault Mégane
SEAT Leon

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
24,500 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
27 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,442 - 1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
1,187 - 1,301 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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