Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Volvo S90 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 44 HP less power than Volvo S90, but torque is 44 NM more than Volvo S90. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 166 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 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 (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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