The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 31,400
€ 26,300
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 V60 T3 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3666 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.19 %
General
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
F
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
148 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V60 T3
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
24.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
24.77 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
33 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
578 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V60 T3
578 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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 V60 T3
136.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T3
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
