Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6vsVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

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

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2010
VS

Volvo XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    609 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
260hp194kW
285hp213kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km351mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
445L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
70L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
34.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 has 25 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
242 km/h
150 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.3 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

Although Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 has more power, Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.7 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
566 km
351 mi
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
566 km
351 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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