The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 16,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.9
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
103.9
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.49 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
