The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 18,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.8F 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.
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
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 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.32 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
123 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
24.76 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
25 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
356 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
356 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
304.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
304.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8F
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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