Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Megane) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo C70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 26 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 169 NM less than Volvo C70. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Megane 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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`839 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9600 | |
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