Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 70 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 10 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 79 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`884 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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