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

€ 20,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56.5
73.8
81
57.4
71.5
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
171.8
103.8
168.6
171.8 in
Length
168.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
710 lb
20.98 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
158 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
634 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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