The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 25,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.8.
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
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 1.8
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
BZ
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
22.24 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
468 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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
