The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 31,200
 Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15) Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.7
Blueprint Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
72.4
80.3
72 in
Width
72.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
106.5
186
183.5 in
Length
186 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.3 %
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Typ 939
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
178 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
42 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
721 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
721 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data