Renault Megane II or Volvo C30?

2002–2008 vs 2006–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Megane II 4,498 mm, C30 4,266 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Megane II 520 l, C30 251 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane II 4.5 l/100 km, C30 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Megane II 60–165 kW, C30 80–100 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane II 22 items (Authentique), C30 29 items (Kinetic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Megane II2002–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo C302006–2012 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, Summum, R-DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane II2002–2008no listings	Volvo C302006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,209 mm–4,498 mm	Length4,252 mm–4,266 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,808 mm	Width1,782 mm
Height	Height1,443 mm–1,507 mm	Height1,447 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,625 mm–2,685 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance143 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume330 l–520 l	Trunk volume251 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,247 kg–1,330 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank52 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power60–165 kW (82–224 hp)	Power80–100 kW (109–136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0D
Top speed	Top speed236 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Authentique	Items in the base trim29 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Privilège	Items in the top trim33 · Momentum
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Megane II or Volvo C30?

Length: Renault Megane II 4,498 mm, Volvo C30 4,266 mm (a 232 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,685 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 520 vs 251 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Megane II or Volvo C30?

The most frugal Renault Megane II uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105); the most frugal Volvo C30 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Renault Megane II or Volvo C30?

The strongest Renault Megane II makes 165 kW (224 hp) (2.0 Turbo RS); the strongest Volvo C30 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0D).

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