Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Volvo C70. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.6 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 370'000 km | 560'000 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: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine Volvo C70 2006 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 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 2.5 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 | 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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