The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 16,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D3 is 2.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
104
169.1
172 in
Length
169.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.42 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
