The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 29,700

€ 24,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
56.6
71.4
81
57
70.2
80.3
71.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
57 in
105.1
171.6
103.9
168
171.6 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4242 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.08 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
202 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
16.01 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
39 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
459 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
518 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
159.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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