Scion tC (2003 – 2010) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,265 kg against 1,330 kg.
| Specification |
Scion
tC
2003 – 2010
|
Alfa Romeo
156
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2010 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 hp | 116 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 146 – 385 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.3 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 192 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 5.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 – 1,355 kg | 1,265 – 1,405 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.