The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 25,900
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) Citroen C5 2.0 16V
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 25,900
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 2.0 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 2.0 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
73.2 in
Width
72 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
188.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.53 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

Citroen C5 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
572 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
144 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data