The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 30,300

€ 24,900

€ 30,300
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 T3 is 2.5 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1484
1866
2097
1422
1828
1975
1866 mm
Width
1828 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1484 mm
Height
1422 mm
2776
4635
2700
4660
4635 mm
Length
4660 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.29 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
240 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 T3
10.76 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 T3
621 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
438 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
405 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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