The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 43,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 2.3 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1435
1875
2058
1458
1857
2041
1875 mm
Width
1857 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1435 mm
Height
1458 mm
2670
4364
2646
4370
4364 mm
Length
4370 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
6.57 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
420 mi
Range
554 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L