Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Mazda 6 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
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