Renault Megane 2012 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 111 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1024 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 93 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`887 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`387 kg | 1`327 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 423 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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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