Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 222 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.43 m | 4.68 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 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 litres | 495 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`020 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | average | |
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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