The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 20,300

€ 25,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V50 1.8F.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
59.3
71
80.2
57.4
69.7
79.6
71 in
Width
69.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.3 in
Height
57.4 in
106.4
179.5
103.9
178
179.5 in
Length
178 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.23 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
BZ
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
108 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
111 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8F
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
27.56 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
26 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
356 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
414 mi
356 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
Environmental Impact
285.2 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).
304.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
285.2 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Volvo V50 1.8F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









45.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft