Alfa Romeo 164 1992 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 164 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Volvo V40. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 164 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 3.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 164 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 164 could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 164 is 19 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 164 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 164 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 164 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 12 200 | |
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