The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 30,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
56
72
77.8
57.6
73.5
81.9
72 in
Width
73.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56 in
Height
57.6 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
190.9
183.5 in
Length
190.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Typ 939
Generation
RFD
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
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
128 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.92 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
25.92 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
60 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
572 mi
Range
828 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
828 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
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).
80.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
