The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180 (09 - 12)
€ 33,800
€ 22,800
€ 33,800
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 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 TCe 180.
Volvo V50 T5
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 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4154 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
M
Generation
BZ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.16 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
18.16 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Renault Mégane Grandtour TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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
