Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Volvo S40 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 S40, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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