The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 28,600
 Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S40 D3
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 27.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
1458
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
1813
2041
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
2640
4476
4748 mm
Length
4476 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
101 kg
6.29 %
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
L30Z
Generation
M
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T5
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
94 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo S40 D3
226 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
226 NM
350 NM
Volvo S40 D3

Performance

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
84 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 m
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

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17.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
17.07 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
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
50 mpg  ( 56 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.)
Renault Fluence Z.E.
178 MPGe
56 MPGe
Volvo S40 D3
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
98 mi
Range
665 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
115.2 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
317 L
Boot Capacity
404 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data