2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Because 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo. 2004 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |