Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 1 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 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 156 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 147 | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 156 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 156 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: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1420 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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