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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6vsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

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 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2009
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260hp194kW
260hp194kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
622km386mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
445L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
70L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
239g/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 V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
25.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 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
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 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
248 km/h
154 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
245 km/h
152 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 V67.2 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T57.2 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 1.1 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 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
622 km
386 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
700 km
435 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
7.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 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
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
622 km
386 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 3.2 JTS V6Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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