The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100 (16 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 17,800

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 TCe 100.
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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 TCe 100
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3982 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
468 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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