The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 24,700
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 TCe 180
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.33 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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

















