The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 23,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop.
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
57
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
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
104
169.1
167.4 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4098 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.88 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
932 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
