The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 24,700

€ 26,800

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 TCe 180 is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
104.2
172
169.1 in
Length
172 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.39 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
BZ
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
484 mi
Range
688 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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