Car comparison

Volvo V40 1.6 T4vsRenault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015
VS

Renault Megane III (PHASE II)

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV401.6 T4RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,326kg2,923lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,854kg4,087lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
45.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
969km602mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,596cc97cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
324L
405L
Max trunk volume-
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 1.6 T4Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV401.6 T4RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
45.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
1,326 kg
2,923 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe8.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 mi
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volvo V40 1.6 T4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 s
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV401.6 T4RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
969 km
602 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 1.6 T4Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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