Volvo C70 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 85 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 129 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 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 0.7 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 2.5 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`845 | |
| 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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