The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 D5 is 4.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
167.4 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.12 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft