The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 41,100

€ 23,000

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
56.2
73.8
81
56.6
70.2
80.3
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.2 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 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.75 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
162 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
795 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
873 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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