Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 60 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.6 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 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 159 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 159 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
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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 (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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