Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan (2006 – 2007) vs Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (2006 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.2 s. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,455 kg against 1,565 kg. At 4,765 mm, the Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan is 104 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon.
| Specification |
Mazda
6 / Atenza Sedan
2006 – 2007
|
Alfa Romeo
159 Sportwagon
2006 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2007 | 2006 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sedan | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 120 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 175 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.2 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 190 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 L/100 km | 6.0 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,565 kg | 1,455 – 1,705 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.