Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Volvo S60 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 | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volvo S60 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 S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 19 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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