The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 28,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.92 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
443 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo C30 T5
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
