Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

1998–2007 vs 2005–2011 · Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm, Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 166 936 (166) 6.9 l/100 km, Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km.
Power: 166 936 (166) 100–162 kW, Croma II (Type 194) 88–147 kW.
Standard equipment: 166 936 (166) 29 items (Progression), Croma II (Type 194) 32 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007 · 4 engines · Progression, Distinctive, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011 · 7 engines · Active, Dynamic, Emotion, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007no listings	Fiat Croma II (Type 194)2005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,720 mm	Length4,756 mm–4,783 mm
Width	Width1,815 mm	Width1,775 mm–1,777 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm	Height1,597 mm–1,603 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,580 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,670 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank62 l–63 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2007	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines7
Power	Power100–162 kW (136–220 hp)	Power88–147 kW (120–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.8–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.9 Multijet 8V 120
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.0 V6 24V 220	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.4 Multijet 200
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Progression	Items in the base trim32 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Super	Items in the top trim37 · Dynamic
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain 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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

Length: Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 4,783 mm, Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm (a 63 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) uses 6.9 l/100 km (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the most frugal Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 6 l/100 km (1.9 Multijet 8V 120).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Fiat Croma II (Type 194)?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V 220); the strongest Fiat Croma II (Type 194) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.4 Multijet 200).

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