The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 36,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 0.2 inches shorter, 3.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
56.5
73.8
81
57.4
70.2
80.4
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
105.1
171.8
104.2
172
171.8 in
Length
172 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.42 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
393 mi
Range
427 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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