Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Hyundai Sonata 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Sonata) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 3 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 166 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 166 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 166 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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