The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 31,900

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T5.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.79 %

General
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
L30Z
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
227 hp
Volvo S40 T5
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 T5
Performance
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
84 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S40 T5
▶ REPLAY
37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
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
27 mpg
Renault Fluence Z.E.
148 MPGe
27 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
98 mi
Range
443 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
443 mi
Volvo S40 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Volvo S40 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data