Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 159) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 11 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 1040 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Lacetti is 8 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Lacetti has 45 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 2`095 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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