Renault Fluence (2009 – 2012) vs Volkswagen Lavida (China) (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Renault Fluence is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,245 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
Fluence
2009 – 2012
|
Volkswagen
Lavida (China)
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 140 hp | 105 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 240 Nm | 155 – 179 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 13.9 s | 10.9 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 200 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 8.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,618 mm | 4,608 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,288 kg | 1,245 – 1,283 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.