The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 26,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.61 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
RFB
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
158 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
758 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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