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Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurbovsRenault 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 C70 Coupe

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
225hp168kW
224hp167kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,820mm72in
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Height
1,410mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
403L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions-
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V TurboRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 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
MetricVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
27.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has 1 hp more than Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
1,450 kg
3,197 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
245 km/h
152 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

Although Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo has more power, Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC70 Coupe2.0 20V TurboRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
225 hp
168 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
403 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
-
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
403 L
14.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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