Volvo C70 2009 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | |
| 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 2010 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2010 2.0 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`070 | 1`926 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 8600 | |
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