Volvo V40 2002 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 11 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 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 V40 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Volvo V40 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 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`770 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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