The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 26,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Chevrolet Volt is 8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
56.7
70.4
78.2
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
177.1
104
169.1
177.1 in
Length
169.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.48 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
D1JCI
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
100 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
47 MPGe
Renault Mégane dCi 165
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
665 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
