The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.2 in
Width
73.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
172 in
Length
171.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.14 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
M
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft