Volvo C30 (2006 – 2009) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Volvo C30 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 225 hp. The Renault Megane 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.7 s. The Volvo C30 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 236 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,350 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
C30
2006 – 2009
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 230 hp | 175 – 225 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 350 Nm | 300 – 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 11.9 s | 6.5 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 220 – 236 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km | 6.5 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,252 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,279 – 1,479 kg | 1,350 – 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

