The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 22,100

€ 30,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D5.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
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 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
BZ
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V50 D5
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D5
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D5
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22.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
22.53 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
592 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
592 mi
Volvo V50 D5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









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