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 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2009
VS

Volvo XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    262 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    622 km
    386 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • 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
1,590kg3,505lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
622km386mi
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
262g/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
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
34.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 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
1,590 kg
3,505 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
248 km/h
154 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 V67.2 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: 0.4 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
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

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
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
622 km
386 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
7.2 s
248 km/h
154 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/h7.2 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
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/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 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
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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
7.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
622 km
386 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 179 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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