Volvo V40 (2000 – 2004) vs Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 192 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. At 4,480 mm, the Volvo V40 is 50 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2000 – 2004
|
Alfa Romeo
156 Sportwagon
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 9 | 17 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 200 hp | 105 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 300 Nm | 144 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.0 s | 7.4 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 188 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km | 5.8 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,415 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,295 kg | 1,225 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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