Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Volvo V50 2004
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.2 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 260 HP | 100 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 400 NM | 150 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 - 11 seconds | 6.9 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, Alfa Romeo 159 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo V50. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 12.0 | 5.0 - 10.2 | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V50. On average, Alfa Romeo 159 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`105 kg | ~ 1`856 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`537 kg | ~ 1`396 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 568 kg | ~ 460 kg | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Volvo V50. Therefore, Alfa Romeo 159 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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