The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 23,500

€ 36,800

€ 23,500
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 T2 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 T2
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 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.7 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
M
Generation
RFB
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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