Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.0 D4vsRenault 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

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
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.

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Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,326kg2,923lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,854kg4,087lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
97.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
37.8s
Calculated
46.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
496L
405L
Max trunk volume-
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.0 D4Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 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
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4RenaultMegane 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
8.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.8 s
46.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe has 3 hp more than Volvo V40 2.0 D4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,379 kg
3,040 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV402.0 D48.6 s
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 2.0 D4 and Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: 3.4 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,395 km
867 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 2.0 D4 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 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
1,395 km
867 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 2.0 D4Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 616 km (383 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 91 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 64 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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