The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 19,700

€ 21,600

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 90 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
169.1 in
Length
167.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.05 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
932 mi
Range
659 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft