The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,900
 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
71.2
80.2
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
167.4 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3931 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft