The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 20,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130.
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.3
71
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.3 in
103.9
178
106.4
179.5
178 in
Length
179.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.87 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
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31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
565 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft
