Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VvsAlfa 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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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 i V6 24V

230 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1995
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    284 Nm
    209 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
230hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
284Nm209lb-ft
222Nm164lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
505L
380L
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 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 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
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
26.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V has 40 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 Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
284 Nm
209 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 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 i V6 24V
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V7.7 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V7.6 s

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V 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 Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V: 0.1 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 Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 2.1 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 Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
745 km
463 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
230 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 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 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 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 Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24V
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
284 Nm
209 lb-ft
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
745 km
463 mi
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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