The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 39,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 165 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 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 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.45 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
653 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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