Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 17 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`060 | 2`183 | |
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| Quality: | low | average | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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