Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Opel Astra 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 304 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
| Alfa Romeo 156 2000 2.4 engine: A simple and reliable engine, majority of problems are caused by fuel pump, electrical system and the oil pump drive chain. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 156 is 14 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 156 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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