Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 107 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`914 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V50 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V50, so Volvo V50 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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