Car comparison

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 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 III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    377 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
250hp186kW
230hp172kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
377L
233L
Max trunk volume
1,024L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
211g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
30.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
230 hp
172 kW

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V has 20 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 1.0 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 CoupeRS 2.0 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16VVolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 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
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 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
190 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
377 L
13.3 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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