The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 29,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
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 dual clutch 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
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
158 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
631 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
631 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).
115.6 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
952 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
