Opel Astra 2006 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, but torque is 4 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Opel Astra is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Astra is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 9 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
440 litres | no data | |
|
Alfa Romeo 156 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 173 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Astra has
|
Alfa Romeo 156 has
| |