The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 36,800
€ 33,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5
RFB
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
420 mi
Range
488 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
