The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 22,700
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
57.9
71.2
80.2
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
104
169.1
103.9
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
450 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
