Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GT is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GT consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 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 9 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 1 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 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4200 | |
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