Volvo C70 Coupe (1996 – 2002) vs Alfa Romeo 166 (1996 – 2003): specs compared
The Volvo C70 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 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 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,416 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
C70 Coupe
1996 – 2002
|
Alfa Romeo
166
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2002 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 239 hp | 136 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 330 Nm | 181 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 9.3 s | 7.8 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 – 250 km/h | 204 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.9 L/100 km | 7.3 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,416 – 1,451 kg | 1,395 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.