The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 38,900

€ 27,600

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 2.0 16V.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3655 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.6 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Typ 939
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
138 hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
26 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
390 mi
Range
496 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
496 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
168.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data