The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
€ 36,800

€ 23,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
1435
1875
2058
1447
1782
2039
1875 mm
Width
1782 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1435 mm
Height
1447 mm
2670
4364
2640
4252
4364 mm
Length
4252 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.43 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
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
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
420 mi
Range
567 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
396 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L