The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 180
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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