The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)

€ 33,700
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) Volvo S40 T5
€ 26,000
 Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13) Renault Fluence Z.E.
€ 33,700
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 T5 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 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
57.2
Blueprint Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
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 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
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 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
Volvo S40 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.91 %
Renault Fluence Z.E. (12 - 13)

General

Volvo S40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S40 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
94 hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Renault Fluence Z.E.

Performance

Volvo S40 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
146 mph
Maximum Speed
84 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Fluence Z.E.

▶ REPLAY
14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.64 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.35 lb/hp
37.64 lb/hp
Renault Fluence Z.E.

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S40 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Fuel Economy
25 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 T5
25 mpg
148 MPGe
Renault Fluence Z.E.
17 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 kWh
410 mi
Range
98 mi
Volvo S40 T5
410 mi
98 mi
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
45.5 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
178.2 kWh
45.5 kWh
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S40 T5
Renault Fluence Z.E.
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data