2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS. (207 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 | 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 156 | 156 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
