Car comparison

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCevsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

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

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Renault Megane III CC

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2014
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    188 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    460 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,429 kg
    3,150 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    233 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCeVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,926kg4,246lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
108.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
43.5s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
741km460mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,485mm177in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,609mm103in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
211L
233L
Max trunk volume
417L
-
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCeVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCeVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.5 s
42.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe has 10 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
1,429 kg
3,150 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe8.5 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

Although Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe has more power, Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe: 0.4 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
741 km
460 mi
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
738 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 III CCGT 2.0 TCe
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III CCGT 2.0 TCeVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,434 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
741 km
460 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
211 L
7.5 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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
VehicleRenault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCeVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III CC GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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