Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.9 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
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 |
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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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`965 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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