Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 2008 and Alfa Romeo 159 2006 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Alfa Romeo 159 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 2006 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 2008 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159 2006, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 159 2008 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 2008 and Alfa Romeo 159 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 2008 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3800 | |
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