Volvo S40 2002 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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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): | 7.9 | 7.0 | |
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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 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 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 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 1310 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`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 (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
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