Car comparison

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCevsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

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

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Renault Megane III Grandtour

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2012
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    524 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
1,884kg4,154lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,559mm179in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,766mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,703mm106in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
524L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,595L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCeVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D54,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
33.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe8.0 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe: 1.4 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
952 km
592 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,559 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 GrandtourGT 2.0 TCe
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III GrandtourGT 2.0 TCeVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
524 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,559 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
779 km
484 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
-
Trunk score
524 L
18.5 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCeVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Grandtour GT 2.0 TCe

  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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