Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Renault Megane 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.7 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2010 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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 | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`205 | 1`914 | |
| 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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