Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 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 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 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.5 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 | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 156 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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): | 1`770 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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