The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 33,300
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
102.2
166.8
171.8 in
Length
166.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft