Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

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

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTDM

150 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    104 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,550 km
    963 mi
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
53.3s
Calculated
54.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,550km963mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
-
Trunk volume
335L
-
Max trunk volume
1,500L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
60L
CO2 emissions
104g/km
105g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM4,500 rpm1,750 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.3 s
54.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
210 km/h
130 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.4 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,550 km
963 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
1,500 km
932 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
210 km/h
130 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 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM 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 20162.0 D3
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.8 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,550 km
963 mi
1,500 km
932 mi
CO2 score
104 g/km
105 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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