Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 5 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 6 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 378 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 77 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`820 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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