Volvo C70 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C70 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 22 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 490 litres | |
| Volvo C70 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.8 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): | 1`960 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2400 | |
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