Honda Accord 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 5 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.4 litres less 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 | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 1`920 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`480 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 520 kg | |
| Honda Accord load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Alfa Romeo 159. Therefore, Honda Accord is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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