The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
73.8 in
Width
73.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
3477 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.67 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

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 automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
236 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
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
1014 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
1014 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 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
922 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft