The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 29,900

€ 36,800

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 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 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.5
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
104.2
172
105.1
171.8
172 in
Length
171.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
420 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







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