Volvo S40 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S40 2007 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 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 2 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 |
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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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`890 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 1200 | |
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