Volvo C70 2009 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Volvo C70 torque is 25 NM more than Renault Megane. Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo C70 2009 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo C70 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo C70 is 13 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 211 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`904 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 8200 | |
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