Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 159) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Lacetti) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 41 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 8 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 11 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 1`765 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
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