Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Volvo S40 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GT could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.45 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GT is 1 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo GT has 84 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo GT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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