The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 22,600
€ 24,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.1
73.2
82.5
56
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
110.8
188.1
106.3
183.5
188.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.9 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
X7
Generation
Typ 939
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
572 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
144 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
