Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 2008 and Alfa Romeo 159 2006 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 2008 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 2008 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 2006: 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 | 4.66 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
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