Volvo V40 (2016 – 2019) vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2016 – 2020): specs compared
The Volvo V40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 240 hp. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 3.9 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,532 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2016 – 2019
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 245 hp | 120 – 240 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 400 Nm | 215 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.5 s | 6.0 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 240 km/h | 195 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 5.9 L/100 km | 3.9 – 6.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,532 – 1,615 kg | 1,355 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

