Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIvsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Lightest
    1,356 kg
    2,989 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
290hp216kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,356kg2,989lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,372mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance-
101mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
294L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIRenault Megane IV RS 1.8PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.86,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Renault Megane IV RS 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
1,437 kg
3,168 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI6.0 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.85.8 s

Although Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI has more power, Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
255 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
290 hp
216 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIRenault Megane IV RS 1.8
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 km (90 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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