Alfa Romeo 166 2003 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: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 3.8 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 166 could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 35 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 11 600 | |
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