The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 41,200

€ 20,900

€ 41,200
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.28 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
653 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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