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

235 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.5 T5Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
254hp189kW
235hp175kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
300Nm221lb-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
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
785km488mi
Calculated
789km491mi
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 TBi5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 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
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
26.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 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
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V40 2.5 T5 has 19 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: 19 hp (14 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
300 Nm
221 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
242 km/h
150 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 TBi6.8 s

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

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
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
789 km
491 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
235 hp
175 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 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
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.8 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
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
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.5 T5Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
254 hp
189 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
789 km
491 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
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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