2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2010 Toyota Venza 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. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 159 | Venza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |