The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 22,500

€ 23,600

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo C30 DRIVe is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.6
71.4
81
70.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.6 in
Height
56.6 in
103.9
168
105.1
171.6
168 in
Length
171.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2930 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3999 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.92 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
43 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
899 mi
Range
531 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
531 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







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