Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 13 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 159 is 17 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 505 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`154 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2200 | |
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