The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 41,100

€ 33,500

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 300 GPF is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.2
73.8
81
55.9
73.1
80.4
73.8 in
Width
73.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.2 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 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.79 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
162 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
403 mi
Range
1014 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft