Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 0.5 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 Giulia could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V40) 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 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia is 27 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 13 000 | |
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