2010 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20. 2008 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 159 | i20 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |