2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Seat Ibiza (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |