The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 33,100
€ 16,000
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
71.2
80.2
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
168.1
104
169.1
168.1 in
Length
169.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5F
Generation
BZ
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
548 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
