Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 42 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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