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Renault Mégane vs Volvo EX40 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Renault Mégane or Volvo EX40 fits your lifestyle better.

Renault Mégane

Volvo EX40

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Mégane has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Volvo EX40 costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Volvo EX40 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX40 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 576 km, about 124 km more than the Renault Mégane.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EX40 has a decisively edge – offering 442 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Volvo EX40 performs a bit better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX40 pulls decisively stronger with 670 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Mégane is slightly lighter – 1719 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers barely noticeable more room – 410 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX40 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1400 L, which is about 68 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX40 minimal takes the win – 480 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX40 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX40 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Renault Mégane
Volvo EX40

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Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 480 - 576 km

Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Volvo EX40

The Volvo EX40 wraps Scandinavian calm and clever practicality into a compact electric package that feels both premium and refreshingly uncomplicated. It's the grown-up answer to flashier rivals — a safe, comfy, and city-friendly EV with thoughtful tech that makes everyday driving quietly satisfying.

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Renault Mégane
Volvo EX40
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Costs and Consumption

Price
35100 - 38500 £
Price
42800 - 58200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.6 kWh
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
480 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
67 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1719 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2170 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4200 mm
Length
4440 mm
Width
1783 mm
Width
1863 mm
Height
1505 mm
Height
1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
Max trunk capacity
1286 - 1400 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
430 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Renault Mégane?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.