The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 28,100

€ 25,500

€ 28,100
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 dCi 160 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 dCi 160
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 dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4336 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.23 %

General
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
BZ
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
158 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8F
Performance
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
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21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
21 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
41 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
356 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
654 mi
356 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 dCi 160
117.3 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 160
Volvo V50 1.8F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 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