The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 22,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
57.9
71.2
80.2
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
104
169.1
103.9
167.4
169.1 in
Length
167.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
462 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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

















