The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 40,300

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
56
71.3
77.8
56.2
73.8
81
71.3 in
Width
73.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
102.2
166.8
105.1
171.8
166.8 in
Length
171.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.41 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
403 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 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).
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 SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft