The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15)
€ 40,000

€ 27,000

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
73.1 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 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.45 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
M
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Renault Mégane dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft