Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo C30, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 960 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: | 4.21 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 79 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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