Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo S40 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 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 | 4.48 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 | 471 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 91 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): | no data | 1`720 | |
| 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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