The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 40,300

€ 24,500

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 300 GPF is 3.9 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
56.2
73.8
81
57
70.2
80.3
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 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 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.18 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
161 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
403 mi
Range
731 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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