Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Audi A4 B5?

1997–2006 vs 1994–2001 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm, A4 B5 4,479 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: 156 932 (156) 378 l, A4 B5 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 156 932 (156) 5.7 l/100 km, A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 156 932 (156) 85–129 kW, A4 B5 66–142 kW.
Standard equipment: 156 932 (156) 18 items (156), A4 B5 15 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: 156 932 (156) from €10,850 (1 listing); no A4 B5 is listed right now.

Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156)1997–2006 · 5 engines · 156, Progression, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →1 listing from €10,850 →

Audi A4 B51994–2001 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, S lineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156)1997–20061 listing · from €10,850	Audi A4 B51994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,479 mm
Width	Width1,743 mm	Width1,733 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,428 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm	Wheelbase2,617 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l–378 l	Trunk volume390 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,210 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,170 kg–1,540 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2006	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines14
Power	Power85–129 kW (116–175 hp)	Power66–142 kW (90–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)1.6–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 8V 115	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.8 T 180 quattro
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed232 km/h
Trim levels156 · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · 156	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Ti	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,850	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Audi A4 B5?

Length: Audi A4 B5 4,479 mm, Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm (a 38 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,617 vs 2,595 mm. Boot: 440 vs 378 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Audi A4 B5?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) uses 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 8V 115); the most frugal Audi A4 B5 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Audi A4 B5?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the strongest Audi A4 B5 142 kW (193 hp) (2.8 V6 quattro).

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