Car comparison

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5vsAlfa 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

2.5 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
220hp164kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,476mm176in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,745mm69in
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
58L
63L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: 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 II2.5 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 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 II2.5 20V T5Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 has 28 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
320 Nm
236 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 II2.5 20V T5
1,545 kg
3,406 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 II2.5 20V T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T56.8 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.5 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 II2.5 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 2.3 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 II2.5 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 II2.5 20V T5
611 km
379 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
534 km
332 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 II2.5 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 II2.5 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5 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 II2.5 20V T5
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
7.3 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 II2.5 20V T5
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS40 II2.5 20V T5Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
611 km
379 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S40 II 2.5 20V T5

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 102 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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