Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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