Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000

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Alfa Romeo 156
2000 - 2003
Volkswagen Passat
2000 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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 - 2.51.6 - 4.0

Performance

Power: 105 - 190 HP100 - 275 HP
Torque: 144 - 304 NM148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 - 11 seconds6.8 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 - 12.05.5 - 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.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.68 m
Width: 1.74 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.50 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 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1180 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Alfa Romeo 156 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters12 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 (€): 12001400
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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