The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 40,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 D3 is 3.9 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF.
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
57
70.2
80.3
56.2
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
56.2 in
103.9
168
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4220 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.13 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
296 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
11.31 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
403 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
403 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft