Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 and Honda CR-V have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo 166 torque is 11 NM less than Honda CR-V. Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, 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 | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
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 Honda CR-V 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 | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.68 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 is 20 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 955 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 166 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 166 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5400 | |
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