Kia Sephia 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 32 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia and Alfa Romeo 156 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Kia Sephia has 10 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 1.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sephia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 156, so Alfa Romeo 156 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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