Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.2 | |
|
The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
|
Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 66 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 19 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`674 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Alfa Romeo 159 has
|
Skoda Fabia has
| |