Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 47 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.5 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 225 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: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has 4x4: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
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`205 | 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 (€): | 4200 | 5000 | |
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