Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 5 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 28 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has 4x4: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 425 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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