The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 16,000
€ 29,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
104.2
172
169.1 in
Length
172 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
548 mi
Range
631 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
