Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 14 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 5 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Bora has 75 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: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Volkswagen Bora can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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