The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 24,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 290 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
168.5
104
169.1
168.5 in
Length
169.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.09 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5F
Generation
BZ
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
484 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
