Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 46 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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