The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 26,600

€ 28,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V50 DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
57
69.7
79.6
57
71.4
81
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57 in
Height
57 in
103.9
178
105.1
182.1
178 in
Length
182.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3239 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.05 %

General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
M
Generation
RFB
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.3 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
25.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
899 mi
Range
730 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Renault Mégane Grandtour ENERGY dCi 130
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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