Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Volvo V70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.9 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`095 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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