Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 5 HP more power than Honda Accord, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 and Honda Accord are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 159 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 159, so Alfa Romeo 159 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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