The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 26,200

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower 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
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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
3377 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.46 %

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
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
207 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
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
26 mpg
city
59 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
548 mi
Range
1070 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
1070 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).
74 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 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
855 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft