The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 33,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
49 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
932 mi
Range
1014 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
932 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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