The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 (12 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 18,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.66 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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













