The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 36,800

€ 21,400

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 1.9 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.5
73.8
81
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.8 in
Width
69.6 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
169.9
171.8 in
Length
169.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.18 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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