Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo 159) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Cruze) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 11 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 450 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`788 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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