The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 27,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
56
72
77.8
58.4
73.4
82.6
72 in
Width
73.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
106.3
183.5
109.3
182.2
183.5 in
Length
182.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.66 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
Typ 939
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
572 mi
Range
718 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
718 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
