Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 45 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.6 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has 4x4: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
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`310 | 2`376 | |
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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 (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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