Car comparison

Volvo V40 2.5 T5vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

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

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Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.750 TBi

240 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    254 hp
    189 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
254hp189kW
240hp179kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,574kg3,470lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
324L
350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 2.5 T5Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi5,750 rpm2,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.5 T5Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has 14 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi6.0 s

Although Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 0.9 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW
6.0 s
244 km/h
152 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.5 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
254 hp
189 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
785 km
488 mi
857 km
533 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
-
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 2.5 T5Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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