2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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, 2005 Seat Toledo (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |