SEAT Leon Cupra R (2017 – 2018) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (2018 – 2020): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. The Renault Megane 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,407 kg against 1,453 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2017 – 2018
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2018 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | France |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2018 | 2018 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 280 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 389 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 5.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.3 L/100 km | 7.0 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,453 – 1,479 kg | 1,407 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

