The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 30,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.8 is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
57
70.2
80.3
56.6
71.4
81
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
56.6 in
103.9
167.4
105.1
171.6
167.4 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.47 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
468 mi
Range
635 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
