Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Alfa Romeo 166 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 166) 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: | 133 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 3 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 166, whereas torque is 126 NM less than Alfa Romeo 166. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 166 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 166, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1260 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: | 4.75 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 70 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 166. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 166, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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