Peugeot 205 (1983 – 1998) vs Alfa Romeo Arna (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Arna is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 90 hp. The Peugeot 205 has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 850 kg. At 4,001 mm, the Alfa Romeo Arna is 300 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1983 – 1998
|
Alfa Romeo
Arna
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1998 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 90 hp | 63 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 68 – 157 Nm | 88 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 18.8 s | 10.6 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 134 – 198 km/h | 154 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 7.8 L/100 km | 7.9 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,701 mm | 4,001 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 740 – 880 kg | 850 – 920 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.