Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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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): | 9.7 | 8.0 | |
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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 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1160 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 km | 420'000 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 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 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 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 litres | 442 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 166 has 48 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 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`930 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1800 | |
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