The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 34,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 dCi 160 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.35 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
654 mi
Range
917 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
