Compare Audi RS 4 Avant B5 vs Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon

Variants
1.6 TS
1.8 TS
1.9 JTD 140
1.9 JTD 105
1.9 JTD 115
2.0 TS
2.0 JTS
2.4 JTD 136
2.4 JTD 150
2.4 JTD 175
2.5 V6 190
2.5 V6 190 AT
2.5 V6 192
2.5 V6 192 AT
2.5 V6 190 AT
3.2 GTA

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 1250 L / 44.1 cu-ft
360 L / 12.7 cu-ft ~ 1180 L / 41.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/35 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1386 mm / 54.6 in
Size | Length
4525 mm / 178.1 in
Size | Width
1799 mm / 70.8 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight
1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2595 mm / 102.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
288 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) | 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
ASJ, AZR
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
380.0 hp / 283.4 kW @ 6100-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.3 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2500-6000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1999 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
71%
33%
Pros
  • Multi-link + double-wishbone suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Great handling
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Beautiful design (though less so than the sedan)
  • Good handling
  • Superb GTA
Cons
  • Outdated automatic transmission

Price

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