Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.6 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 Giulietta could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
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`825 | 1`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 7400 | |
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