Alfa Romeo 166 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005

 
Alfa Romeo 166
2003 - 2007
Alfa Romeo 159
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 240 HP260 HP
Torque: 289 NM322 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds7 seconds
Alfa Romeo 159 is a more dynamic driving.
Alfa Romeo 166 engine produces 20 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 166 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.512.0
Alfa Romeo 166 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 166 could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 570 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway820 km on highway

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Alfa Romeo 159 2005: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.66 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 166 is 6 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 166 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 490 litres405 litres
Alfa Romeo 166 has more luggage capacity.
Alfa Romeo 166 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159.
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 166 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Alfa Romeo 166 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0202`260
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
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Average price (€): 30002800
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 166 has
  • roomier boot
Alfa Romeo 159 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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