Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 120 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3200 | |
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