The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 33,000
€ 36,800
€ 33,000
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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
