The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,900
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 3.7 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
71.5 in
Width
73.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168.1 in
Length
171.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.74 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5F
Generation
RFB
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 manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
393 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
127 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft