Renault Megane 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 335 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`926 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 12 800 | |
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