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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 28 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 33 NM less than Volvo V40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 156 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| 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`750 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 11 600 | |
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