Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD

175 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
193hp144kW
175hp130kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
385Nm284lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
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Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
955km593mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
400L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
30.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
175 hp
130 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
385 Nm
284 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
1,385 kg
3,053 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
955 km
593 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
175 hp
130 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Power
193 hp
144 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
955 km
593 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 380 km (236 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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