The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
€ 24,900

€ 32,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Citroen C5 HDi 165.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
56
72
77.8
57.1
73.2
82.5
72 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
106.3
183.5
110.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4753 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.86 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Typ 939
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
572 mi
Range
900 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
900 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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