The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 26,800
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane dCi 165
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.45 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft