Car comparison

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VvsAlfa 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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Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Highest torque
    220 Nm
    162 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
190hp142kW
192hp143kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,354cc144cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,665mm184in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
459L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
32.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V has 2 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V8.5 s

Although Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V has more power, Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 2.8 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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
VehicleHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
714 km
444 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
459 L
16.2 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
VehicleHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 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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