2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper 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 183 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
Model | 156 | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |