The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 4.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
171.8 in
Length
167.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.95 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
158 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
547 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft