The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (09 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 22,800
€ 30,700
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 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 TCe 180.
Volvo V50 D5
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 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4154 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.29 %
General
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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 TCe 180
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
178 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V50 D5
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D5
18.78 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V50 D5
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V50 D5
592 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V50 D5
129.6 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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
