Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2005
| 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: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 and Toyota Avensis have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo 156 torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 510 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 132 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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