MG ZT (2004 – 2005) vs Alfa Romeo 159 (2005 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The MG ZT is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. At 4,747 mm, the MG ZT is 86 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159.
| Specification |
MG
ZT
2004 – 2005
|
Alfa Romeo
159
2005 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2005 | 2005 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 260 hp | 120 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 215 – 410 Nm | 175 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 11.0 s | 7.0 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 193 – 250 km/h | 191 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 13.2 L/100 km | 5.9 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,417 – 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 – 1,640 kg | 1,430 – 1,655 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.