Alfa Romeo 164 1987 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 164 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 164 engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 33 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 164 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 164 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 164 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 505 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 170 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): | 1`805 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 12 200 | |
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