The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 32,800

€ 25,200

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.3 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.63 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
728 mi
Range
737 mi
Volvo S60 T3
728 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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