Alfa Romeo 159 (2005 – 2011) vs Vauxhall Vectra VXR (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 159 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 255 hp. The Vauxhall Vectra VXR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 259 km/h against 240 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 159 uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,430 kg against 1,477 kg.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
159
2005 – 2011
|
Vauxhall
Vectra VXR
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2011 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 260 hp | 258 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 400 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 11.0 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 191 – 240 km/h | 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,638 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,417 – 1,422 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,430 – 1,655 kg | 1,477 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.