Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    222 Nm
    164 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • 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 economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
30.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 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 24V
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 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 24V
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 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 24V
227 km/h
141 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
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 24V7.4 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 2.4 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
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 24V
548 km
340 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 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 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
227 km/h
141 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 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 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
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

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 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 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 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
548 km
340 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 24VHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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