The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 26,800
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
168
104
169.1
168 in
Length
169.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.92 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
654 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
