Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMvsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

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

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

2.0 JTDM

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,277 km
    793 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDMVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,398kg3,082lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
41.8s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,277km793mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,634mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
496L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMVolvo V40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDMVolvoV402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.8 s
44.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
170 hp
127 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has 7 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,398 kg
3,082 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 RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM8.0 s
VolvoV402.0 D48.3 s

Although Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
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) 2.0 JTDM and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.5 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,277 km
793 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
170 hp
127 kW
8.0 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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 RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolvoV402.0 D4
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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDMVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,277 km
793 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMVolvo V40 2.0 D4
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Is 13 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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