Volvo V70 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 65 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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