The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 29,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
56.5
73.8
81
55.9
73.1
80.4
73.8 in
Width
73.1 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 T4
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.2 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
688 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
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