The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 27,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 165 is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.86 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
541 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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