The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 27,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.07 %

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
808 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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