The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.3 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
171.8 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.37 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
RFB
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft