Car comparison

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5vsRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

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Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    208 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    713 km
    443 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
220hp164kW
224hp167kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,437kg3,168lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,252mm167in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,782mm70in
-
Height
1,447mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
233L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
208g/km
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
27.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 4 hp more than Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
240 km/h
149 mph
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T56.7 s
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
713 km
443 mi
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 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

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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
713 km
443 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
208 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
233 L
8.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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