Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 103 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The Volvo V50 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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