2006 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic 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 403 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |