Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Alfa Romeo 156) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Corolla) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 82 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 32 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 6.3 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 6.1 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 915 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 156 is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.4 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`850 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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