The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 23,800
€ 21,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 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 1.8F.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.91 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
360 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
144 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).
300.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
