The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 20,900

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1447
1782
2039
1471
1808
2037
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1447 mm
Height
1471 mm
2640
4266
2641
4295
4266 mm
Length
4295 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1356 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1783 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.72 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 NM
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
195 NM
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
9.83 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
38 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
731 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
405 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L