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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VvsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2003
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    222 Nm
    164 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    548 km
    340 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManualAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
Power
190hp142kW
192hp143kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V ManualAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V AutomaticPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManualAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
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
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic has 2 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
218 Nm
161 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual7.6 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic8.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
548 km
340 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
192 hp
143 kW
8.5 s
227 km/h
141 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.5 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManual
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VManualAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VAutomatic
Power
190 hp
142 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
548 km
340 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V ManualAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V Automatic
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V Manual

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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