Volvo C30 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C30 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1190 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo C30 has 79 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Volvo C30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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