The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
€ 22,400

€ 39,200

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 3.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.2
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.6 in
Height
56.2 in
103.9
168
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.38 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






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