Volvo S40 2004 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 14 HP less power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 116 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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