2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2006 Audi TT
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2006 Audi TT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (281 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2006 Audi TT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 156 | TT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
