The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)
€ 30,900

€ 26,000

€ 30,900
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 D4 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 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.4
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
103.9
176.2
104
186.9
176.2 in
Length
186.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %

General
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
M
Generation
L30Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
175 hp
94 hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 D4
295 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Performance
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
134 mph
Maximum Speed
84 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.64 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D4
20.18 lb/hp
37.64 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
( 47 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
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 D4
47 MPGe
148 MPGe
Renault Fluence Z.E.
31 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 kWh
665 mi
Range
98 mi
Volvo S40 D4
665 mi
98 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
45.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D4
115.2 kWh
45.5 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D4
Renault Fluence Z.E.
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data