Renault Megane 2016 vs Volvo V40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 15 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 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 less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 49 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`801 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 8200 | |
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