Fiat Marea (1996 – 2002) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 182 hp. The Fiat Marea uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 5.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,225 kg.
| Specification |
Fiat
Marea
1996 – 2002
|
Alfa Romeo
156
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2002 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 182 hp | 105 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 304 Nm | 144 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.4 s | 7.3 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 227 km/h | 188 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,389 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,415 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,310 kg | 1,225 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.