2007 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Volvo C30 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C30. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 9 kg more than 2007 Volvo C30. 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, 2007 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Megane | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
