Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo V40 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Alfa Romeo 156 2000 2.4 engine: A simple and reliable engine, majority of problems are caused by fuel pump, electrical system and the oil pump drive chain. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 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): | no data | no data | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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