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Alfa Romeo 166 fuel consumption

Of all Alfa Romeo 166 modifications produced from 1998 to 2007 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is similar compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2003 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersAlfa Romeo 166All carmakersAlfa Romeo 166
1998+3%+12% +4%-
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1999+3%+12% +5%-
2000+4%+12% +5%-
2001+5%+12% +6%-
2002+6%+12% +7%-
2003+6%-+8%insignificant
2004+7%-+9%insignificant
2005+8%-+10%insignificant
2006+9%-+11%insignificant
2007+11%-+12%insignificant

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Alfa Romeo 166.

2003 - 2007

Alfa Romeo 166 2003 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines20.0 MPG
11.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines21.8 MPG
10.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines29.9 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines32.4 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Alfa Romeo 166 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.4 liters per 100 km or 19% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Alfa Romeo 166 with automatic transmission consumes around 1.5 litres per 100 km or 22% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 20v 175 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Alfa Romeo 166 with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 10v 150 HP), but despite this 60% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.0 T.Spark 150 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
2.4 liter diesel engine
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 10v 150 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+6%
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 20v 175 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km-1%
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.4 JTD 20v 175 HP automatic 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km+1%
2.5 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 2.5 V6 24V 188 HP manual 19.8 MPG
11.9 l/100km
3.0 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 3.0 V6 24V 220 HP automatic 18.1 MPG
13.0 l/100km
3.2 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 2003 3.2 V6 24V 240 HP manual 18.8 MPG
12.5 l/100km
19.8 MPG
11.9 l/100km-5%
1998 - 2003

Alfa Romeo 166 1998 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines20.1 MPG
11.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines19.6 MPG
12.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines34.3 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Alfa Romeo 166 1998 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 6% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Alfa Romeo 166 1998 2.4 JTD 136 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Alfa Romeo 166 with 2.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Alfa Romeo 166 2002 2.4 JTD 150 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 2.0 T.Spark 155 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
Alfa Romeo 166 2002 2.0 T.Spark 155 HP manual 24.2 MPG
9.7 l/100km
2.4 liter diesel engine
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 2.4 JTD 136 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km0%
Alfa Romeo 166 2002 2.4 JTD 150 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+4%
2.5 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 2.5 V6 24V 190 HP manual 20.6 MPG
11.4 l/100km
18.4 MPG
12.8 l/100km+12%
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 2.5 V6 24V 190 HP automatic 19.3 MPG
12.2 l/100km
Alfa Romeo 166 2002 2.5 V6 24V 190 HP manual 20.6 MPG
11.4 l/100km
3.0 liter petrol engine
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 3.0 V6 24V 226 HP manual 18.8 MPG
12.5 l/100km
19.1 MPG
12.3 l/100km-2%
Alfa Romeo 166 1998 3.0 V6 24V 226 HP automatic 18.1 MPG
13.0 l/100km
17.8 MPG
13.2 l/100km+2%
Alfa Romeo 166 2002 3.0 V6 24V 226 HP manual 18.8 MPG
12.5 l/100km
Alfa Romeo 166 2002 3.0 V6 24V 226 HP automatic 18.1 MPG
13.0 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.