Alfa Romeo 156 1997 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 145 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 45 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 156 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is larger. Alfa Romeo 156 is 13 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 390 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 156 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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 | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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