Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 100 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 250'000 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: | 26 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 380 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Impreza has 15 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. The Alfa Romeo 156 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1000 | |
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