The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 23,600
 Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo S40 1.8F
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo S40 1.8F.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8F
57.4
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
71.4
80.4
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
69.7
79.6
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
104
186.9
Blueprint Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
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 1.8F
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.7 %
Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8F
L30Z
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8F
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
123 hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.8F

Performance

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

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8F

▶ REPLAY
37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8F
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
25 mpg  ( 16 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
16 MPGe
Volvo S40 1.8F
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
98 mi
Range
356 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
356 mi
Volvo S40 1.8F
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).
304.2 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8F
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 1.8F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data