Fiat Marea 1996 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Marea engine produces 17 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Fiat Marea reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Marea consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Marea could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Marea is 5 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 380 litres | |
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Fiat Marea has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Marea has 50 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. The Alfa Romeo 156 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Marea is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Fiat Marea can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 156, so Alfa Romeo 156 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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