The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 29,400

€ 23,800

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 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 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.85 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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