The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100 (09 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 19,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D5 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 D5
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 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
3342 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.95 %
General
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
34 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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
