Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 22 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 12 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 12 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 82 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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