Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 5 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 Subaru Impreza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo GT, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 3 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 4 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1200 | |
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