The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 25,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130.
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
M
Generation
BZ
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
