The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 35,100

€ 22,500

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
56
71.3
77.8
56.6
71.4
81
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
102.2
166.8
105.1
171.6
166.8 in
Length
171.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.37 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
478 mi
Range
531 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 140 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Renault Mégane TCe 140 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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