Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 35 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 22 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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