The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,100

€ 36,600

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 is 11.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
59.3
71
80.2
56.5
71.5
77.8
71 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.3 in
Height
56.5 in
106.4
179.5
103.6
168.1
179.5 in
Length
168.1 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.59 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
BZ
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
163 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
20.36 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
42 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
471 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
665 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft