The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 24,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 165 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 2.0D.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.01 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
567 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
