Renault Megane 2012 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 93 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`849 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`373 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 529 kg | 407 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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