Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 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): | 5.0 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| 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 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 12 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 124 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 530 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 400 | |
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