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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VvsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.4 D5

180 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,453 kg
    3,203 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
210hp157kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,453kg3,203lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
952km592mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
445L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D54,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
33.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has 30 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
1,453 kg
3,203 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V8.3 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D58.0 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,014 km
630 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
952 km
592 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
180 hp
134 kW
8.0 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolvoV50Facelift 20072.4 D5
Power
210 hp
157 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,453 kg
3,203 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
952 km
592 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.4 D5

  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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