2005 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Renault Megane and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S80 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Megane | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1625 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
