Alfa Romeo 166 1998 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 7 HP more power than Lexus GS, but torque is 19 NM less than Lexus GS. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.0 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 166) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 8 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 515 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 166 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3600 | |
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