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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • 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
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
192hp143kW
190hp142kW
Torque
218Nm161lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
378L
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) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-SPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
30.5 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 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 Type-S.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V7.3 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
534 km
332 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
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)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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S 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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
192 hp
143 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
534 km
332 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
459 L
16.2 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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