Volvo V60 2013 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 53 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V60 is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1595 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 has 94 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Volvo V60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 5800 | |
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