Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 335 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8200 | |
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