Suzuki Liana 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 62 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo GT, 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. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo 156 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2002 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 8 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 380 litres | |
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Suzuki Liana has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Liana has 100 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 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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