Lancia Kappa SW (1996 – 2000) vs Alfa Romeo 166 (1996 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 220 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo 166 has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,489 kg.
| Specification |
Lancia
Kappa SW
1996 – 2000
|
Alfa Romeo
166
1996 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 124 – 220 hp | 136 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 309 Nm | 181 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.5 s | 7.8 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 235 km/h | 204 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 12.7 L/100 km | 7.3 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,489 – 1,610 kg | 1,395 – 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

