Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
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Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Alfa Romeo 159 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Alfa Romeo 156 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
Engines: | 1.8 - 3.2 | 1.6 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 - 260 HP | 115 - 250 HP | |
Torque: | 175 - 400 NM | 146 - 385 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 11 seconds | 6.3 - 11.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 12.0 | 6.0 - 12.3 | |
Alfa Romeo 159 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Alfa Romeo 156. On average, Alfa Romeo 159 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.43 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
Alfa Romeo 159 is larger. Alfa Romeo 159 is 23 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 360 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`105 | ~ 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | low | |
Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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