The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 30,400
 Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12) Volvo S60 DRIVe
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 DRIVe.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
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 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.98 %
Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Typ 939
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
31.57 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
968 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data