The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

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 3.9 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 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (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 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
168 in
Length
171.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.78 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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