Car comparison

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VvsRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

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

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Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013
VS

Renault Megane III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

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Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • 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
ModelVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
230hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,508kg3,325lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
91.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
713km443mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,782mm70in
-
Height
1,447mm57in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
278L
377L
Max trunk volume
921L
1,024L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V has 20 hp more than Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V6.7 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
713 km
443 mi
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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

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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20VRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,508 kg
3,325 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
713 km
443 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
278 L
9.8 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

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

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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