The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 28,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.0 16V 140 is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
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 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.34 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
23 mpg
city
59 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
490 mi
Range
1070 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
