Car comparison

Volvo V40 1.6 T4vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

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

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Volvo V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV401.6 T4Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,297kg2,859lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.6s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
969km602mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,596cc97cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
324L
350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 1.6 T4Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV401.6 T4Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.6 s
40.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

Volvo V40 1.6 T4 has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir7.8 s

Although Volvo V40 1.6 T4 has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 0.6 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV401.6 T4Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
969 km
602 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
125 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
VehicleVolvo V40 1.6 T4Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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