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Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

230 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
330L
233L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
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Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16VVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
30.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
714 km
444 mi
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
230 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 Turbo 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16VVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 10 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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