Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 54 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.1 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 156 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 156 has 75 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: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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