The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy (18 - 20)
€ 20,800
€ 39,200
€ 20,800
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 1.8 is 4.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57
70.2
80.3
56.2
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
103.9
167.4
105.1
171.8
167.4 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4187 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.17 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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 R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
388 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
