Volvo V40 2016 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Petrol engines (Volvo V40) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 175 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 15 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but torque is 50 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
800 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.37 m | 4.35 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 2 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`845 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | low | |
Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 400 | |
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