2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8. 2009 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 159 | C8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |