The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 34,900

€ 29,100

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 0.2 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
56.5
73.8
81
57.3
70.9
78.4
73.8 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
105.1
171.8
105.7
172
171.8 in
Length
172 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.99 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
RFB
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft