Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 3 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.7 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1421 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 53 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 241 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`820 | 1`790 | |
| 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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