Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo C70. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 280'000 km | 510'000 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 C70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo C70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo C70 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: | 4.49 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 13 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 11 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7800 | |
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