The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 33,700
€ 24,900
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Volvo S60 D3 is an inch shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.4
73.5
82.6
56
72
77.8
73.5 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
109.3
182.5
106.3
183.5
182.5 in
Length
183.5 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.2 %
General
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T9
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
148 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
24.49 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
59 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1056 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 D3
1056 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
