The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 32,300
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104
169.1
101.5
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.12 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
BZ
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
