Alfa Romeo 156 2003 vs Renault Megane 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 156 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 142 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 555 kg | |
| Alfa Romeo 156 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Renault Megane. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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