The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 34,900

€ 22,400

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 3.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56.5
73.8
81
56.6
70.2
80.3
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
105.1
171.8
103.9
168
171.8 in
Length
168 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.45 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
718 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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