Volvo S40 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 810 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 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 2006 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 10.7 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`850 | 1`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
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