Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Alfa Romeo 166) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 289 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 110 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 21 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 6.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 1035 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 166 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 475 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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