The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 20,400

€ 28,200

€ 20,400
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 Renault Mégane TCe 130 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
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
168
169.1 in
Length
168 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.33 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TCe 130
119.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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