The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 25,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
56.5
73.8
81
55.9
70.2
80.4
73.8 in
Width
70.2 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 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 D2
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.7 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
158 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
873 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
