Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo V40 2002

 
Alfa Romeo 156
2000 - 2002
Volvo V40
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP115 HP
Torque: 304 NM265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds10.5 seconds
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.85.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.0 l/100km
The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.4 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 210 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 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway1390 km on highway
950 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 2 years8 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 11 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.48 m
Width: 1.74 m1.72 m
Height: 1.42 m1.41 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 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1180 litres1420 litres
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 240 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters10.6 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 data1`800
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 12001200
Rating in user reviews: 6.6/10 8.4/10
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 156 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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