Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999

 
Alfa Romeo 156
2000 - 2002
Volkswagen Bora
1999 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 140 HP115 HP
Torque: 304 NM285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds11 seconds
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive.
Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.85.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 225 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle1030 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway1240 km on highway
950 km with real consumption930 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 156 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 2 years3 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.43 m4.41 m
Width: 1.74 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
Alfa Romeo 156 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1180 litresno data
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 156 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 156 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`880
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low
no data
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 6.6/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 156 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Volkswagen Bora has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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