Renault Megane 2016 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1860 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Megane and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S60, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 12 600 | |
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