The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 28,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
56.5
73.8
81
57
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
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 D5
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.78 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
158 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
541 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
