Renault wins again, but this is closer in the spirit of hot hatches, than its victory over the Focus RS. The prices are similar as well as consumption.
Renault Megane RS vs Seat Leon Cupra R
Category | Seat Leon Cupra R | Renault Megane RS |
---|---|---|
Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 250 / 247 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 340 / 251 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1419 / 3128 | 1406 / 3100 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 187 / 184 | 178 / 175 |
Average price | €32,000 | €32,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Seat Leon Cupra R | Renault Megane RS |
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0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
0 - 120 kph | 8.0 s | 8.2 s |
0 - 140 kph | 10.7 s | 11.0 s |
0 - 160 kph | 13.5 s | 14.0 s |
0 - 180 kph | 17.9 s | 18.5 s |
0 - 200 kph | 22.9 s | 22.0 s |
0 - 60 mph | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
0 - 100 mph | 13.9 s | 13.3 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
Speed | Seat Leon Cupra R | Renault Megane RS |
---|---|---|
80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 6.5 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.7 s | 8.9 s |
80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.6 s | 10.3 s |
80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 13.8 s |
80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.5 s | 18.0 s |
Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.6 s | 5.0 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 16.5 s |
General performance
Category | Seat Leon Cupra R | Renault Megane RS |
---|---|---|
Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.0 s @ 1909 ft | 22.1 s @ 1909 ft |
Est. max acceleration | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) |
Fuel economy | 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 22 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
200 kph - 0 | 138 m (451 ft) | 142 m (465 ft) |
Summary
Category | Seat Leon Cupra R | Renault Megane RS |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 100 | 100 |
Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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