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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 158 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 480 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Giulia has 145 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`105 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 11 200 | |
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