Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 60 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has 4x4: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger. Alfa Romeo 159 is 17 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GT, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 320 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| 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 Alfa Romeo GT, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2200 | |
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