The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 20,300
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D 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 1.6 16V 100 E85.
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
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 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.68 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
108 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
28.91 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
47 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
646 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
646 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
285.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
102.8 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 E85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft
