The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 27,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
57
69.7
79.6
57.8
71
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
178
104
179.5
178 in
Length
179.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4336 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.38 %

General
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft