The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 26,800
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i 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 dCi 165.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
