Alfa Romeo 166 (1996 – 2003) vs Renault Safrane (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 166 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 194 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,425 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Renault Safrane is 51 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 166.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
166
1996 – 2003
|
Renault
Safrane
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 113 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 181 – 304 Nm | 182 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.9 s | 9.1 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 241 km/h | 192 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 13.0 L/100 km | 7.2 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,550 kg | 1,425 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.