Audi A4 1999 vs Alfa Romeo 156 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 14 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 6 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): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies the brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 2.5 engine: The 2.5 TDI engine is known for several recurring issues, many of which significantly affect reliability if not addressed promptly. One of the most common problems is rapid wear of camshaft lobes or rocker ... More about Audi A4 1999 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 380 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 60 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`045 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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