Kia Sephia 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 33 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia 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 Kia Sephia could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Shuma, Kia Clarus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sephia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | no data | |
| Kia Sephia has 10 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 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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