Renault Megane IV or Volvo V40 II?

2016–2024 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Megane IV 4,625 mm, V40 II 4,369 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Boot: Megane IV 389 l, V40 II 335 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km, V40 II 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: Megane IV 66–221 kW, V40 II 84–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane IV 29 items (Life), V40 II 37 items (Kinetic).
On Autodrom: Megane IV from €4,050 (1 listing); no V40 II is listed right now.

Renault Megane IV2016–2024 · 13 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €4,050 →

Volvo V40 II2012–2019 · 4 engines · Kinetic, Momentum, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane IV2016–20241 listing · from €4,050	Volvo V40 II2012–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,359 mm–4,625 mm	Length4,369 mm
Width	Width1,814 mm–1,875 mm	Width1,802 mm
Height	Height1,427 mm–1,458 mm	Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,669 mm–2,712 mm	Wheelbase2,647 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance133 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume294 l–389 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,528 kg	Curb weight1,356 kg–1,440 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank39 l–50 l	Fuel tank52 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2016–2024	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power66–221 kW (90–300 hp)	Power84–140 kW (114–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · D2
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · 1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · D4
Top speed	Top speed260 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsLife · Kinetic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Life	Items in the base trim37 · Kinetic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · Intens	Items in the top trim37 · Kinetic
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€4,050	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Megane IV or Volvo V40 II?

Length: Renault Megane IV 4,625 mm, Volvo V40 II 4,369 mm (a 256 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,712 vs 2,647 mm. Boot: 389 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Megane IV or Volvo V40 II?

The most frugal Renault Megane IV uses 1.5 l/100 km (1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour); the most frugal Volvo V40 II 3.8 l/100 km (D2).

Which is more powerful — Renault Megane IV or Volvo V40 II?

The strongest Renault Megane IV makes 221 kW (300 hp) (1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy); the strongest Volvo V40 II 140 kW (190 hp) (D4).

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