Alfa Romeo 155 (1992 – 1998) vs Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora (1992 – 1998): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 155 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 174 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.0 s. The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,045 kg against 1,207 kg. At 4,445 mm, the Alfa Romeo 155 is 65 mm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
155
1992 – 1998
|
Volkswagen
Jetta / Vento / Bora
1992 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1998 | 1992 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 190 hp | 60 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 297 Nm | 116 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 13.5 s | 8.0 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | 156 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 9.9 L/100 km | 5.0 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,442 – 4,445 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,699 – 1,730 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,400 – 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,480 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,207 – 1,535 kg | 1,045 – 1,219 kg |
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