The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 15,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56.5
73.8
81
58.9
71.5
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.9 in
105.1
171.8
103.8
167.8
171.8 in
Length
167.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
765 lb
22.61 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
RFB
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
609 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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