Honda Accord 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 5 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, but torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Accord and Alfa Romeo 159 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | 405 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage capacity. Honda Accord has 54 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 159 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 159, so Alfa Romeo 159 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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