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 10.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
57.4
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
71.4
80.4
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D3
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.3 %
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
L30Z
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3

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37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
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
42 mpg  ( 47 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
47 MPGe
Volvo S40 D3
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data