Alfa Romeo 156 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 8 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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 | 880 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.5 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`870 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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