Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 19 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.4
6.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
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
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.
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
