The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 26,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D3.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.46 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
642 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
