The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)

€ 24,600
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) Volvo S40 2.0
€ 26,000
 Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo S40 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Renault Fluence Z.E..
Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.6
57.4
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
71.4
80.4
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
103.9
176.2
Blueprint Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
104
186.9
176.2 in
Length
186.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)

General

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
M
Generation
L30Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
94 hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence Z.E.

Performance

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
130 mph
Maximum Speed
84 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.64 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
37.64 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
148 MPGe
Renault Fluence Z.E.
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 kWh
450 mi
Range
98 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
98 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Environmental Impact
144 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).
45.5 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
144 kWh
45.5 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 2.0
Renault Fluence Z.E.
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data