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

€ 22,400

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 10.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1435
1875
2058
1458
1768
1968
1875 mm
Width
1768 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1435 mm
Height
1458 mm
2670
4364
2578
4315
4364 mm
Length
4315 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.89 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
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
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.04 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
14.04 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
420 mi
Range
727 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L