The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 34,400
€ 24,900
€ 34,400
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 T5 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3565 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.71 %
General
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F
Generation
Typ 939
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T7
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
237 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
15.04 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
30 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
527 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 T5
527 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
