2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70. 2009 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 159 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
