Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2001
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 144 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 169 NM | 140 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 39 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.43 m | 4.17 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 156 is 26 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 1 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 280 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 156 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`710 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | low | |
Alfa Romeo 147 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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