Car comparison

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCivsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

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

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Renault Megane IV

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

163 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Best economy score
    97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCiVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,001kg4,411lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
49.4s
Calculated
53.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
384L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,247L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCiVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCiVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.4 s
53.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi has 13 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
214 km/h
133 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi has more power, Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 0.8 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
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,087 km
675 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,632 km
1,014 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW
8.8 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 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
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi 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
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
8.4 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
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCiVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,632 km
1,014 mi
CO2 score
-
99 g/km
Trunk score
384 L
13.6 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCiVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km6.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi10.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal570 L151 US gal125 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year997.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 545 km (338 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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