The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 29,100
€ 26,800
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 dCi 160 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.92 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
654 mi
Range
631 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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
