The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 28,200

€ 36,800

€ 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
70.2
80.3
56.5
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
56.5 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 D5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.78 %

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
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
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
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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