Volvo S40 1996 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S40 engine produces 29 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 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 Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 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: | 440'000 km | 370'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 91 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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