Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Mazda 3 BK?

1997–2006 vs 2003–2009 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm, 3 BK 4,580 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: 156 932 (156) 378 l, 3 BK 413 l.
Lowest consumption: 156 932 (156) 5.7 l/100 km, 3 BK 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: 156 932 (156) 85–129 kW, 3 BK 62–191 kW.
Standard equipment: 156 932 (156) 18 items (156), 3 BK 21 items (Comfort).
On Autodrom: 156 932 (156) from €10,850 (1 listing); no 3 BK is listed right now.

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

Mazda 3 BK2003–2009 · 10 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Top, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156)1997–20061 listing · from €10,850	Mazda 3 BK2003–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,415 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,743 mm	Width1,755 mm–1,770 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,460 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l–378 l	Trunk volume300 l–413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,210 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,190 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank55 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2006	Production years2003–2009
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–129 kW (116–175 hp)	Power62–191 kW (84–260 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)1.3–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 8V 115	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6 CD 109
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 2.3 MPS
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levels156 · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · 156	Items in the base trim21 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Ti	Items in the top trim36 · Top
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach 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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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—
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 Mazda 3 BK?

Length: Mazda 3 BK 4,580 mm, Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm (a 139 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,595 mm. Boot: 413 vs 378 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Mazda 3 BK?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) uses 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 8V 115); the most frugal Mazda 3 BK 4.9 l/100 km (1.6 CD 109).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Mazda 3 BK?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the strongest Mazda 3 BK 191 kW (260 hp) (2.3 MPS).

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