The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 25,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4449 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Typ 939
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
572 mi
Range
711 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
