Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 135 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 Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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