The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09)
€ 24,900

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€ 24,900
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€ 24,300
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
56
72
77.8
58.9
72.6
80.4
72 in
Width
72.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
58.9 in
106.3
183.5
108.9
190.9
183.5 in
Length
190.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Typ 939
Generation
JS
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
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA188
939 A4.000
Engine Code
BYL
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
138 hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
38 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
631 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
631 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
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).
127.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
127.6 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data