The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,800
 Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is just 0.6 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1875 mm
Width
1857 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1435 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4364 mm
Length
4370 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.2 %
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
688 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L