The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 290 is 3.3 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (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 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168.5 in
Length
171.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.77 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5F
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
420 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft