The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
169.1 in
Length
167.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.3 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
718 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft