Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 4.9 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 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 156 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 12 200 | |
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