The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 33,800

€ 28,100

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 T5 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 dCi 165.
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
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 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4336 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
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14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft









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