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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
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Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.5T 20V

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
192hp143kW
210hp157kW
Torque
218Nm161lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
378L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VVolvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V5,000 rpm1,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has 18 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 S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
1,530 kg
3,373 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V: 0.4 s.

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 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
210 hp
157 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 20032.5 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
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolvoS80Facelift 20032.5T 20V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
-
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.5T 20V

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 102 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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