The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 21,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Fluence Z.E. is 7.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches wider.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
57.4
71.4
80.4
57.4
70.1
78.9
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104
186.9
101.4
179.3
186.9 in
Length
179.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.14 %

General
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
L30Z
Generation
1K5/1KM
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.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
94 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Fluence Z.E.
167 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
84 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
37.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
37.64 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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
Renault Fluence Z.E.
148 MPGe
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
22 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
98 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
98 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
45.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Fluence Z.E.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data