2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 156 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |