Volvo C70 1999 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo C70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo C70 engine produces 43 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 70 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 1010 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 36 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo C70 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`000 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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