Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    181 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
417L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 2.5 T5 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 3.3 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
569 km
353 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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

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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.6 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
569 km
353 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
181 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 446 km (277 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 62 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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