Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1977 – 1980) vs Volvo 343 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Volvo 343 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 85 hp. The Alfa Romeo Alfasud is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 12.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 860 kg against 965 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 343 is 276 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud
1977 – 1980
|
Volvo
343
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1980 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 85 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 121 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 – 14.7 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 166 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,934 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 860 – 895 kg | 965 – 1,113 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.