Renault Megane 2003 vs Volvo C70 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo C70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo C70 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo C70, but torque is 70 NM more than Volvo C70. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 36 cm shorter than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 262 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.5 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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