Volvo V50 2004 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 31 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1070 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: | 4.51 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V50 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1307 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`456 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 394 kg | 580 kg | |
| Volvo V50 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 47 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo V50 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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