The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 33,300
€ 24,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
57.9
71.2
80.2
56
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104
169.1
102.2
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
BZ
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
478 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
