2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Audi A6

To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Alfa Romeo 156 2006 Audi A6
Make Alfa Romeo Audi
Model 156 A6
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2387 cc 2393 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 225 km/hour 231 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 9.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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