Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 10 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
|
The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 156 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 156 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
|
Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller, but higher. Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 320 litres | |
|
Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Alfa Romeo 156 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. The Alfa Romeo GT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 GT, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Alfa Romeo 156 has
|
Alfa Romeo GT has
| |