Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 232 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 279 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time. In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | no data | |
| 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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