The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 28,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.67 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
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
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
32 mpg
city
71 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
420 mi
Range
1070 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
1070 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).
74 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L