Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1780 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1300 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 430 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 90 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 355 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 13 400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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