The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.7 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
171.8 in
Length
168.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.42 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft