Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VvsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V

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

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Volvo S40 II

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    230 Nm
    170 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
170hp127kW
192hp143kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
73.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,435cc149cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
404L
378L
Max trunk volume
883L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
63L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V has 22 hp more than Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V8.2 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V8.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V has more power, Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 3.4 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
729 km
453 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
8.5 s
227 km/h
141 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
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
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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

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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
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 Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolvoS40 II2.4 i 20V
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.4 i 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
729 km
453 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.4 i 20VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.4 i 20V

  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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