Renault Megane 2010 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V40 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 70 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butRenault Megane is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8200 | |
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