Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo V50 2005
| 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 | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1307 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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