The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 33,700
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 290
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
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 290 (15 - 16)
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 290
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.13 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
464 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft