The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 22,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8 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 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
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 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.06 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
