The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 24,900
€ 31,700
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 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.6
73.5
81.9
56
72
77.8
73.5 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.6 in
Height
56 in
110.6
190.9
106.3
183.5
190.9 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4755 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.2 %
General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
RFD
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
118 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
30.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
30.04 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
51 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
572 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
702 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
