The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 23,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.78 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
