Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

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)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
222Nm164lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,771cc169cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
400L
380L
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) 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 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)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
28.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
97 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)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 3 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 3 hp (2 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)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 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)2.5 i V6 24V
1,350 kg
2,976 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)2.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V7.4 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V 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 and Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 0.4 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)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.7 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)2.5 i V6 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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)2.5 i V6 24V
548 km
340 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)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 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
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)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

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)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

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 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)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.4 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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