Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo C70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 13.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 26 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 169 NM less than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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 2006 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 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Megane is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 404 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 86 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 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`800 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4800 | |
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