Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 73 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 501 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 166 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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