The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 29,100
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 T4 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 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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