Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 159 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 159 is 16 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5200 | |
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