The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 23,200
 Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) Volvo S40 1.8
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 27.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Volvo S40 1.8.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
1458
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
1813
2041
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
1770
2022
1813 mm
Width
1770 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1458 mm
Height
1454 mm
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
2641
4748
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)
2640
4476
4748 mm
Length
4476 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 kg
14.7 %
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
L30Z
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
94 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo S40 1.8
226 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
226 NM
165 NM
Volvo S40 1.8

Performance

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
84 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 m
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8

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17.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
17.07 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 178 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
Renault Fluence Z.E.
178 MPGe
39 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
98 mi
Range
468 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
468 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
317 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data