The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 36,800
€ 27,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.17 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
420 mi
Range
867 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
