Alfa Romeo 166 (1996 – 2003) vs Volvo V70 (1997 – 1999): specs compared
The Volvo V70 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 166 uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,478 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
166
1996 – 2003
|
Volvo
V70
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 181 – 304 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 241 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 13.0 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,550 kg | 1,478 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.