Fiat Marea 1996 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Marea engine produces 4 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Fiat Marea reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Marea consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Marea consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Marea is 0.9 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`300 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Marea has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 156, so Alfa Romeo 156 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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