Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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