The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 36,500
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 TBi 16V.
Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
73.4
82.6
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
73.4 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.83 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T7
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
237 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
15.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
15.19 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
29 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo S60 T5
514 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
153.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 T5
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data