Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V50. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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