The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 20,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 T3 is 2.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.75 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
BZ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 T3
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
