Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Audi A4 2001

 
Alfa Romeo 166
2003 - 2007
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
Body: SedanEstate car / wagon
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP130 HP
Torque: 181 NM195 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds10.2 seconds
Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 14 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.78.0
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.7 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 166 could require 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1160 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km420'000 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: 10 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo SpiderInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.55 m
Width: 1.80 m1.77 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Alfa Romeo 166 is larger, but slightly lower.
Alfa Romeo 166 is 17 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres442 litres
Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity.
Alfa Romeo 166 has 48 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9301`915
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 32001800
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 166 has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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