Audi A5 2009 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A5 is 4 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 4400 | |
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