Volvo S40 2002 vs Renault Megane 2000

 
Volvo S40
2002 - 2004
Renault Megane
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 165 HP107 HP
Torque: 240 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds9.8 seconds
Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S40 engine produces 58 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.97.0
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo S40 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1050 km on highway
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.44 m
Width: 1.72 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres510 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
853 litres1310 litres
Renault Megane has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Volvo S40 has 39 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Volvo S40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 457 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`600
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 1200800
Pros and Cons: Volvo S40 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Renault Megane has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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