The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 27,200
€ 36,800
€ 27,200
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 T3 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 T3
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 T3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.23 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
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 T3
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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
