Renault Megane 2003 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 116 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`750 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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