The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 29,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 D2.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
1435
1875
2058
1420
1857
2041
1875 mm
Width
1857 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1435 mm
Height
1420 mm
2670
4364
2647
4370
4364 mm
Length
4370 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.66 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
280 NM
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
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
54 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
420 mi
Range
856 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L