Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.5
Real fuel consumption:
11.7 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
760 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.66 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.54 m
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 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.7 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
