Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
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Alfa Romeo 156
2000 - 2003
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Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V | 120 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 1.7 T.Spark 16V | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 1.8 T.Spark 16V | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 105 Hp | 105 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 110 Hp | 110 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 115 Hp | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V 155 Hp | 155 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V 150 Hp | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V Selespeed 155 Hp Automatic | 155 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V Selespeed 150 Hp Automatic | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Sportwagon 2.4 JTD 136 Hp | 136 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sportwagon 2.4 JTD 140 Hp | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual
Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System | 190 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
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Variant 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.0 | 115 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.0 4Motion | 115 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Variant 2.3 V5 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Variant 2.3 V5 4Motion | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Variant 2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 150 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Variant 2.5 TDI 4Motion | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant 2.8 V6 4Motion | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Variant W8 4Motion | 275 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Alfa Romeo 156 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 2.5 1.6 - 4.0
Performance
Power:
105 - 190 HP 100 - 275 HP
Torque:
144 - 304 NM 148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.4 - 11 seconds 6.8 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0 - 12.0 5.5 - 13.0
Alfa Romeo 156 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Alfa Romeo 156 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m 4.68 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.50 m
Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 25 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres 495 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1180 litres no data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters 12 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`837 ~ 2`080
Safety:
no data
Quality:
low
average
Average price (€):
1200 1400
Rating in user reviews:
6.6 /10
7.9 /10
Pros and Cons:
Alfa Romeo 156 has
lower fuel consumption lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
available with 4x4 drive roomier boot fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews
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