Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 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 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 11 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): | 1`895 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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