Alfa Romeo 166 2002 vs Volvo S90 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S90, but torque is 38 NM less than Volvo S90. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 11.0 | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo S90) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo S90, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Volvo S90, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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