The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 25,900
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
167.4 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.97 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft