Volvo XC70 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 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 XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 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 XC70 consumes 2.5 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 XC70 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo XC70 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 XC70 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 7 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 14 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 XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Volvo XC70 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 | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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