2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2007 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |