Renault Megane 2016 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 1 cm wider 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 | 1500 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 253 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`841 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 12 800 | |
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