Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Audi A4 2001
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Alfa Romeo 156
2003 - 2005
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1.6 T.Spark 16V | 120 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.7 T.Spark 16V | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
1.9 JTD | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 JTD 16V | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.0 JTS 16V | 165 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0i Twin Spark | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 JTD 20V | 175 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 V6 24V | 192 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5 V6 24V Q-System | 192 HP | Petrol | Automatic
GTA 3.2 V6 24V | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
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Audi A4 1.6 | 102 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual
Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo | 190 HP | Petrol | Automatic
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 190 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.8 5V Turbo Quattro | 163 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
1.9 TDI | 100 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic
1.9 TDI | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual
1.9 TDI Quattro | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 5V | 130 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0 FSI | 150 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.4 5V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI | 155 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Automatic
2.5 TDI | 163 HP | Diesel | Manual
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Manual | 4x4
2.5 TDI Quattro | 180 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.0 5V | 220 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
3.0 5V Quattro | 220 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 Audi A4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.6 - 3.2 1.6 - 3.0
Performance
Power:
115 - 250 HP 100 - 220 HP
Torque:
146 - 385 NM 148 - 370 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.3 - 10.5 seconds 6.9 - 12.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8 - 12.1 5.4 - 10.8
Alfa Romeo 156 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A4. On average, Alfa Romeo 156 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version !
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.44 m 4.55 m
Width:
1.74 m 1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m 1.43 m
Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres 445 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
12.1 meters 11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`793 ~ 1`992
Safety:
no data
Quality:
low
above average
Average price (€):
1200 1800
Pros and Cons:
Alfa Romeo 156 has
lower fuel consumption for diesel engines lower price
Audi A4 has
available with 4x4 drive lower fuel consumption for petrol engines roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults
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