The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 30,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D5.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
57.4
71.4
80.4
57.2
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
104
186.9
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 D5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.48 %

General
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
84 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D5
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37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
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
34 mpg
( 38 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
38 MPGe
Volvo S40 D5
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
98 mi
Range
533 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
533 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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).
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).
144 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data