The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 41,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
73.1 in
Width
73.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
172 in
Length
171.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.98 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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