Renault Megane 2005 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 2 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 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. Renault Megane has 107 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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