Alfa Romeo 156 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 192 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 156 engine produces 7 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, but torque is 12 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 156 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 156 could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 156 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 300'000 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 156 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 159 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 156 is 23 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 156 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Alfa Romeo 156 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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