The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,700
€ 33,000
€ 24,700
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 TCe 180 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T5
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 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 T5
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.78 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
484 mi
Range
488 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
