The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,700
€ 43,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 T3 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
58.4
73.4
82.6
56
72
77.8
73.4 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
109.3
182.2
106.3
183.5
182.2 in
Length
183.5 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.26 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.55 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
718 mi
Range
354 mi
Volvo S60 T3
718 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
229.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
