Renault Megane 2012 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 880 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 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: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Volvo C30, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 126 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Renault Megane can be harder 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: | 1`906 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`381 kg | 1`421 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 419 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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