Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Mazda 6 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 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 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 159 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 159 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`220 | 2`135 | |
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| 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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