The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 16,000

€ 29,400

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
169.1 in
Length
167.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.98 %

General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
548 mi
Range
443 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft