Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Volvo V40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo V40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
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 | 1420 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 240 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 V40, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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