Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volvo S40 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.4 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 60 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: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Alfa Romeo 156 2000 2.4 engine: A simple and reliable engine, majority of problems are caused by fuel pump, electrical system and the oil pump drive chain. | |||
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: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`770 | |
| 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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