Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 1.5 T3vsRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

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

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
152hp113kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,531kg3,375lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight-
1,839kg4,054lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
61.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
324L
407L
Max trunk volume-
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T35,000 rpm1,800-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
61.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe has 8 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
1,378 kg
3,038 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T38.3 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,051 km
653 mi
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 s
205 km/h
127 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
152 hp
113 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,051 km
653 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
-
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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