Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 156) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 50 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 201 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 530 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 156 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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