Volvo C70 2006 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Volvo C70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo C70 2006 2.4 engine 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: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Volvo C70 is 22 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.1 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): | no data | 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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