Renault Megane 2000 vs Volvo V40 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 72 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V40, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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