Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs Subaru Impreza 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 5 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 156 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 has 4 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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