Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Carens, but torque is 11 NM less than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 166 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 166 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: | 4.72 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.65 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 18 cm longer than the Kia Carens, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2106 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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