The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 34,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 90 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104
169.1
103.6
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.23 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
932 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
