Alfa Romeo 159 2007 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 880 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: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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