The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 26,300
€ 26,800
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 dCi 160 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 dCi 160
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 dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.62 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
654 mi
Range
642 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 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
