Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Volvo C70 have the same engine power, but Renault Megane torque is 25 NM less than Volvo C70. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 600 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo C70 2009 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo C70 2009 2.4 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`904 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8000 | |
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