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Renault Fluence 1.6 16V (110 Hp)
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Renault Fluence:
The Renault Fluence is a compact sedan produced by the French automaker Renault. The car was produced until 2016 at the Oyak-Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey. It was produced until the end of 2018 in Santa Isabel, Argentina, for the Latin American market.
On 12 July 2016, Renault unveiled the successor to the Fluence, initially for the market of Europe, the Mégane Sedan IV.
Revealed in August 2009, the Fluence is based on the Renault/Nissan C platform, but it is sized between the compact family saloon C segment, and the upper medium segment....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Fluence Overview:
Renault Fluence (Fluence). With 151 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1225 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.7 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Renault Fluence itself was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. However, it shares its platform with the Renault Megane III, which achieved a 5-star rating in 2008, suggesting a strong underlying safety structure.
1.6 16V (110 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and city driving, but can feel underpowered for spirited acceleration or highway overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of its size, suitable for mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Highly fuel-efficient diesel engine options
- • Good value for money, especially on the used market
- • Smooth EDC automatic transmission available
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior styling
- • Petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Interior materials and design can feel dated
- • Not directly tested by Euro NCAP
- • Limited driver engagement
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2012: 2012 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Fluence |
| Generation: | Fluence |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (110 Hp) |
| Start of production: | November, 2009 |
| End of production: | October, 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 110 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 151 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K4M [Same engine] More details about the engine K4M |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1225 |
| Max. weight: | 1725 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Width: | 1809 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1479 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2702 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15; 205/60 R16; 205/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Elastic beam |
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