Renault Megane 2006 vs Volvo C70 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 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 | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 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 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... 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`870 | 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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