Renault Megane 2013 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 53 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine | |||
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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 13 400 | |
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