The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140 CVT (10 - 12)
€ 23,600

€ 22,200

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8F is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140.
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.2
71.2
80.2
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
58.2 in
103.9
176.2
104
181.9
176.2 in
Length
181.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
M
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8F
123 hp
138 hp
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.78 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8F
24.54 lb/hp
21.78 lb/hp
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8F
25 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
356 mi
Range
484 mi
Volvo S40 1.8F
356 mi
484 mi
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
304.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8F
304.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8F
Renault Fluence 2.0 16V 140
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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