The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,000
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 24,800
 Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo S40 DRIVe
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
1458
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
1813
2041
1454
Blueprint Volvo S40 DRIVe (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 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4476
4748 mm
Length
4476 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
242 kg
15.08 %
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
94 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
226 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
226 NM
270 NM
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Performance

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
84 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 m
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
17.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.06 kg/bhp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
17.07 kg/bhp
12.06 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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
74 mpg  ( 83 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
83 MPGe
Volvo S40 DRIVe
No data
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
98 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
899 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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