Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 39 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1180 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Volvo V50 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V50 (by 127 litres). | |||
| 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 V50, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`895 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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