Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 35 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger. Alfa Romeo 159 is 44 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 113 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 159 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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