The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 25,700
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 2.4i.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.41 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
548 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
