Volvo V40 1999 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 45 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 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 V40 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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