The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 29,700

€ 46,200

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T5.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
56
72
77.8
56.6
72.8
80.3
72 in
Width
72.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
106.3
183.5
113.1
187.4
183.5 in
Length
187.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.25 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
Typ 939
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
B4204T26
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
565 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
565 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data