Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 10 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Alfa Romeo 156. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger. Alfa Romeo 159 is 23 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 159, so Alfa Romeo 159 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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