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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

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
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • 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 economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
192hp143kW
193hp144kW
Torque
218Nm161lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
378L
400L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
62L

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 24VVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
155 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 has 1 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 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 1 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 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 Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 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)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 1.0 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
574 km
357 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 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
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

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
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 Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.8 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
574 km
357 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 24VVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 22 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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