The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 27,600

€ 38,900

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

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.6 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data