Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 45 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.6 | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 159 is 17 cm shorter than the Citroen C5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 505 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`376 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2200 | |
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