Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 17 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 166 is 92 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 10 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 275 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 215 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 2.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
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