Audi A4 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 40 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 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: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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: | 4.55 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 12 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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