The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 22,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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 TCe 180
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4154 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.79 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.2 cu ft
