Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDvsVolvo S40 II 2.4 i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD

175 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Volvo S40 II

2.4 i

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    175 hp
    130 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,368 kg
    3,016 lb
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
175hp130kW
170hp127kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,368kg3,016lb
Gross weight-
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
729km453mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,743mm69in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
378L
404L
Max trunk volume-
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDVolvo S40 II 2.4 iPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoS40 II2.4 i6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
175 hp
130 kW
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD has 5 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
1,368 kg
3,016 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD8.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i8.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.4 i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Volvo S40 II 2.4 i: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
955 km
593 mi
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
729 km
453 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
175 hp
130 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoS40 II2.4 i
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDVolvoS40 II2.4 i
Power
175 hp
130 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,368 kg
3,016 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
729 km
453 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDVolvo S40 II 2.4 i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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