The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 45,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 90 is 8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.7
70.4
78.2
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104
169.1
105.7
177.1
169.1 in
Length
177.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
974 lb
25.51 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
BZ
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Mégane dCi 90
66 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
49 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
932 mi
Range
74 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
43.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
