Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VvsVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2003
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    590 km
    367 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
475L
Max trunk volume-
745L
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) 2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
26.7 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
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V 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) 2.8 V6 30V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
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)2.5 i V6 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 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)2.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
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)2.5 i V6 24V7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 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)2.5 i V6 24V
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
548 km
340 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 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)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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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)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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V 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)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
548 km
340 mi
590 km
367 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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) 2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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