Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon (2003 – 2005) vs Renault Megane Estate (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 200 km/h. The Renault Megane Estate uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,185 kg against 1,315 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Renault Megane Estate is 61 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
156 Sportwagon
2003 – 2005
|
Renault
Megane Estate
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 192 hp | 82 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 146 – 385 Nm | 127 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.0 s | 9.3 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 230 km/h | 167 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 12.2 L/100 km | 4.6 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 – 4,440 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,742 – 1,745 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,430 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,315 – 1,455 kg | 1,185 – 1,285 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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