Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 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 164 (164)

3.0 24V

228 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
228hp170kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
504L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 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
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
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
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 36 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
280 Nm
207 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
1,680 kg
3,704 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 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) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 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
-
534 km
332 mi
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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