The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 25,900
 Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane dCi 160 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 2.4i.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
169.1 in
Length
167.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
428 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 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