The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 24,300
 Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Fluence Z.E. is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
57.4
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
71.4
80.4
56.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
104
186.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
176.2
186.9 in
Length
176.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.96 %
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
L30Z
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4164T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
84 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 148 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Renault Fluence Z.E.
148 MPGe
59 MPGe
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
98 mi
Range
718 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
718 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
45.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data