Volvo V60 2010 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 115 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 7 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`812 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3600 | |
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