The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 32,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56.2
73.8
81
56
71.3
77.8
73.8 in
Width
71.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
105.1
171.8
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 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.41 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC 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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC 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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
403 mi
Range
464 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
127 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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