Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 16 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
5.9
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1110 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1040 km with real consumption
980 km with real consumption
Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.66 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
405 litres
407 litres
Alfa Romeo 159 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 407.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Peugeot 407 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 159, so Peugeot 407 quality could be a bit better.
