2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 159 | 206 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1858 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |