Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 1.5 T3vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

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

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTD

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
152hp113kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,531kg3,375lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight-
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
42.0s
Calculated
46.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
324L
350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T35,000 rpm1,800-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.0 s
46.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD has 18 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T38.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD8.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD has more power, Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 0.7 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,051 km
653 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
152 hp
113 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
1,051 km
653 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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