Renault Megane IV
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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2.0 D3
Comparison overview
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Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi
- Fastest top speed214 km/h133 mph
- Most powerful163 hp122 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lightest1,430 kg3,153 lb
- Best power-to-weight114 hp/t85 kW/t8.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk384 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score46/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Lowest combined fuel consumption3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption3.5 L/100 km67.2 mpg US80.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,632 km1,014 mi
- Best economy score97/100
Specification comparison
| Model | RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi | VolvoV40Facelift 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 dCi: Power / Torque
- Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi | 4,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3 | 3,750 rpm | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 4,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi | VolvoV40Facelift 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi | 8.8 s |
| VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3 | 8.4 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi |
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| VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi | VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi | Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 |
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| Consumption | 4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK | 3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.05 LC100 km | 6.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.96 LC100 mi | 10.70 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 690 L182 US gal152 UK gal | 570 L151 US gal125 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,208 LC/year | 997.50 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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