Renault Megane 2013 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 790 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 94 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6000 | |
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