2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | 159 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
