The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 41,200
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance 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 T5 Polestar Performance 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 T5 Polestar Performance
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.98 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
653 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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