The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,800

€ 29,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
171.8 in
Length
170.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
RFB
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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