Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta (1975 – 1978) vs Volvo 66 (1975 – 1981): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 68 hp against 57 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.8 s against 18.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 153 km/h against 142 km/h. The Volvo 66 is the lighter car, from 833 kg against 915 kg. At 3,975 mm, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Giardinetta is 71 mm longer than the Volvo 66.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfasud Giardinetta
1975 – 1978
|
Volvo
66
1975 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1978 | 1975 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 hp | 47 – 57 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 75 – 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.8 s | 18.5 – 23.6 s |
| Top speed | 153 km/h | 132 – 142 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 mm | 3,904 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,537 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,379 – 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,456 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 833 – 835 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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