The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 16,000
€ 25,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 D2.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.98 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
548 mi
Range
873 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
