The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 45,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 20.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
1471
1808
2037
1439
1787
1987
1808 mm
Width
1787 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1471 mm
Height
1439 mm
2641
4295
2685
4498
4295 mm
Length
4498 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
268 kg
15.47 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
BZ
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane dCi 160
56 MPGe
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
40 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
654 mi
Range
74 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
43.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
454 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L
