2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model 156 Forester
Year Released 2003 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 118 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 1600 RPM
Top Speed 195 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.4 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 64 L


 

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