Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Volvo S40 2007

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

	Alfa Romeo 159 2008 - 2012	Volvo S40 2007 - 2012
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.8 - 3.2	1.6 - 2.5
Performance
Power:	120 - 260 HP	100 - 230 HP
Torque:	175 - 400 NM	150 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7 - 11 seconds	6.8 - 12 seconds
	In general, Alfa Romeo 159 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo S40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9 - 12.1	3.8 - 10.0
	Alfa Romeo 159 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Alfa Romeo 159 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.66 m	4.48 m
Width:	1.83 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.42 m	1.45 m
	Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 18 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:	405 litres	404 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible	no data	883 litres
Turning diameter:	11.1 meters	11.1 meters
Gross weight:	~ 2`073 kg	~ 1`945 kg

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	low	average
Average price (€):	3800	3200
Pros and Cons:	Alfa Romeo 159 has more powerful and dynamic engines	Volvo S40 has lower fuel consumption fewer faults lower price
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Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Volvo S40 2007

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions