The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 16,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 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 1.6 16V 100.
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.63 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
